Sinistea
Shining Fates: Shiny Vault · SV052/SV122 · Shiny Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
SV052/SV122
Rarity
Shiny Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sinistea Worth?
Sinistea (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Shining Fates: Shiny Vault, card number SV052/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.
Sinistea Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sinistea (Shining Fates: Shiny Vault, SV052/SV122) is worth around $2.95 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.95, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.95, Lightly Played $2.23, Moderately Played $1.94, Heavily Played $2.00, Damaged $1.00 — 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 $32.35 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.00.
Is It Worth Grading Sinistea?
Grading Sinistea can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.95) and a PSA 10 ($32.35) is about $29.40 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.00, CGC 10 $48.82, PSA 8 $0.99. 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.24 | $2.99 | $3.49 | 58 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $48.82 | $48.82 | $48.82 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $10.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.35 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.23 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.94 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 38 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.95 | $2.25 | $5.13 | 592 |
Is Sinistea a Good Buy?
Holos like Sinistea 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 Sinistea's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
