Zangoose
Emerald · 21/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
EmeraldNumber
21/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zangoose Worth?
Zangoose (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Emerald set, card number 21/106. 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.
Zangoose Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zangoose (Emerald, 21/106) is worth around $43.82 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $43.82, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $43.82, Lightly Played $20.11, Moderately Played $11.95, Heavily Played $8.40, Damaged $7.00 — 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 $700.00 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $129.99.
Is It Worth Grading Zangoose?
Grading Zangoose can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($43.82) and a PSA 10 ($700.00) is about $656.18 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $129.99, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $49.00. 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 | $7.27 | $7.27 | $7.27 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.48 | $6.48 | $6.48 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.04 | $17.04 | $17.04 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.77 | $15.77 | $15.77 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.11 | $20.11 | $20.11 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.95 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $43.82 | $43.82 | $43.82 | 32 |
Is Zangoose a Good Buy?
Zangoose is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Zangoose's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
