Parasect
SM Base Set · 5/149 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNumber
5/149
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Parasect Worth?
Parasect (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM Base Set set, card number 5/149. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Parasect Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Parasect (SM Base Set, 5/149) is worth around $0.28 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.28, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.17. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.28, Lightly Played $0.27, Moderately Played $0.22, Heavily Played $0.16, Damaged $0.17 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.32 | $2.32 | $2.32 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 144 |
Is Parasect a Good Buy?
Parasect is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Parasect's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
