Deerling
Emerging Powers · 15/98 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Emerging PowersNumber
15/98
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Deerling Worth?
Deerling (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Emerging Powers set, card number 15/98. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Deerling Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Deerling (Emerging Powers, 15/98) is worth around $4.34 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.34, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.10. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.34, Lightly Played $3.80, Moderately Played $3.94, Heavily Played $0.29, Damaged $0.10 — 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 $71.00 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Deerling?
Grading Deerling can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.34) and a PSA 10 ($71.00) is about $66.66 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.76 | $2.76 | $2.76 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.80 | $3.80 | $3.80 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.94 | $3.94 | $3.94 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.34 | $4.34 | $4.34 | 90 |
Is Deerling a Good Buy?
As a common, Deerling holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Deerling's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
