Rotom
Shining Fates: Shiny Vault · SV038/SV122 · Shiny Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
SV038/SV122
Rarity
Shiny Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rotom Worth?
Rotom (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Shining Fates: Shiny Vault, card number SV038/SV122. 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 (Shining Fates: Shiny Vault, SV038/SV122) is worth around $4.39 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.39, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.04. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.39, Lightly Played $2.89, Moderately Played $2.91, Heavily Played $1.75, Damaged $2.04 — 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 $80.00 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.99.
Is It Worth Grading Rotom?
Grading Rotom can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.39) and a PSA 10 ($80.00) is about $75.61 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.99, CGC 10 $29.99, PSA 8 $9.99. 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 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.37 | $4.37 | $4.37 | 59 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.04 | $2.04 | $2.04 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.89 | $2.71 | $3.17 | 150 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.91 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.39 | $2.99 | $5.99 | 729 |
Is Rotom a Good Buy?
Holos like Rotom are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. 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.
