Rotom
POP Series 9 · 005/017 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
POP Series 9Number
005/017
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rotom Worth?
Rotom is a Rare card in the POP Series 9 set, card number 005/017. 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.
Rotom Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rotom (POP Series 9, 005/017) is worth around $3.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.52. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.65, Lightly Played $2.29, Moderately Played $1.22, Heavily Played $0.99, Damaged $0.52 — 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 $124.99 — about 34x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.50.
Is It Worth Grading Rotom?
Grading Rotom can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.65) and a PSA 10 ($124.99) is about $121.34 — a 34x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.50, PSA 8 $40.00. 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 | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 7 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.29 | $2.29 | $2.29 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.22 | $1.22 | $1.22 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.65 | $3.65 | $3.65 | 32 |
Is Rotom a Good Buy?
Rotom 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 Rotom's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
