Dark Ivysaur (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 017/048 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
017/048
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Dark Ivysaur (Japanese) Worth?
Dark Ivysaur (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is an Uncommon from Pokemon Web, card number 017/048. 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.
Dark Ivysaur (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Ivysaur (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 017/048) is worth around $43.63 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $43.63, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $30.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $249.95 — about 5.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $46.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Ivysaur (Japanese)?
Grading Dark Ivysaur (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($43.63) and a PSA 10 ($249.95) is about $206.32 — a 5.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $46.00, CGC 10 $42.00, CGC 9.5 $156.99. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $43.63 | $43.63 | $43.63 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $156.99 | $156.99 | $156.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.95 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
Is Dark Ivysaur (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Dark Ivysaur (Japanese) is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Dark Ivysaur (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
