Rayquaza ex
Dragon · 97/97 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
97/97
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rayquaza ex Worth?
Rayquaza ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Dragon, card number 97/97. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Rayquaza ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rayquaza ex (Dragon, 97/97) is worth around $302.77 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $302.77, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $113.26. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $302.77, Lightly Played $199.58, Moderately Played $195.24, Heavily Played $125.59, Damaged $113.26 — 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 $7,300 — about 24x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $1,080.
Is It Worth Grading Rayquaza ex?
Grading Rayquaza ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($302.77) and a PSA 10 ($7,300) is about $6,997 — a 24x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $1,080, CGC 10 $2,700, CGC 9.5 $365.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $449.99 | $449.99 | $449.99 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 3 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 6 | $264.99 | $264.99 | $264.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 2 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $312.72 | $312.72 | $312.72 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $475.00 | $475.00 | $475.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $795.00 | $795.00 | $795.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $7,300 | $7,300 | $7,300 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $699.99 | $699.99 | $699.99 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $513.74 | $513.74 | $513.74 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 | 23 |
| ebay | TAG 2 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 4 5 | $151.31 | $151.31 | $151.31 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 6 5 | $326.78 | $326.78 | $326.78 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $113.26 | $113.26 | $113.26 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $125.59 | $125.59 | $125.59 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $199.58 | $199.58 | $199.58 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $195.24 | $195.24 | $195.24 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $302.77 | $302.77 | $302.77 | 25 |
Is Rayquaza ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Rayquaza ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Rayquaza ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
