Slowking
Great Encounters · 28/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Great EncountersNumber
28/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Slowking Worth?
Slowking (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Great Encounters set, card number 28/106. 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.
Slowking Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Slowking (Great Encounters, 28/106) is worth around $4.58 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.58, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.53. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.58, Lightly Played $3.49, Moderately Played $2.46, Heavily Played $1.38, Damaged $0.53 — 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 $259.95 — about 57x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $33.93.
Is It Worth Grading Slowking?
Grading Slowking can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.58) and a PSA 10 ($259.95) is about $255.37 — a 57x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $33.93, CGC 10 $175.00, CGC 9.5 $17.50. 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 | DAMAGED | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.05 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $11.44 | $11.44 | $11.44 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $259.95 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $33.93 | $33.93 | $33.93 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.53 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.38 | $1.38 | $1.38 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.49 | $5.39 | $5.39 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.46 | $2.46 | $2.46 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.58 | $4.58 | $4.58 | 54 |
Is Slowking a Good Buy?
Slowking is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Slowking's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
