Plusle
Dragon · 8/97 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
8/97
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Plusle Worth?
Plusle (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Dragon, card number 8/97. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Plusle Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Plusle (Dragon, 8/97) is worth around $29.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $29.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.56. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $29.99, Lightly Played $27.84, Moderately Played $16.29, Heavily Played $17.37, Damaged $7.56 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $210.00 — about 7.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.04.
Is It Worth Grading Plusle?
Grading Plusle can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($29.99) and a PSA 10 ($210.00) is about $180.01 — a 7.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.04, PSA 8 $50.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $9.49 | $9.49 | $9.49 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.49 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $35.19 | $35.19 | $35.19 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.04 | $25.04 | $25.04 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.56 | $7.56 | $7.56 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.37 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.84 | $27.84 | $27.84 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $16.29 | $16.29 | $16.29 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 12 |
Is Plusle a Good Buy?
Holos like Plusle are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Plusle's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
