Golduck
Sandstorm · 17/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
17/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Golduck Worth?
Golduck (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Sandstorm set, card number 17/100. 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.
Golduck Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Golduck (Sandstorm, 17/100) is worth around $19.94 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $19.94, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.16. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $19.94, Lightly Played $15.87, Moderately Played $10.26, Heavily Played $2.84, Damaged $2.16 — 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 $179.00 — about 9.0x 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 Golduck?
Grading Golduck can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($19.94) and a PSA 10 ($179.00) is about $159.06 — a 9.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $46.00, CGC 10 $250.00, PSA 8 $22.45. 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 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $6.33 | $6.33 | $6.33 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $6.51 | $6.51 | $6.51 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $36.59 | $36.59 | $36.59 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.45 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $81.24 | $81.24 | $81.24 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.16 | $2.16 | $2.16 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.84 | $2.84 | $2.84 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.87 | $17.24 | $17.24 | 46 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.26 | $10.26 | $10.26 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.94 | $19.94 | $19.94 | 14 |
Is Golduck a Good Buy?
Golduck 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 Golduck's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
