Team Skull Grunt (Full Art)
SM Base Set · 149/149 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNumber
149/149
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Team Skull Grunt (Full Art) Worth?
Team Skull Grunt (Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM Base Set, card number 149/149. 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.
Team Skull Grunt (Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Team Skull Grunt (Full Art) (SM Base Set, 149/149) is worth around $7.16 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.16, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.64. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.16, Lightly Played $5.41, Moderately Played $5.27, Heavily Played $3.58, Damaged $3.64 — 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 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $21.00.
Is It Worth Grading Team Skull Grunt (Full Art)?
Grading Team Skull Grunt (Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.16) and a PSA 10 ($80.00) is about $72.84 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $21.00, CGC 10 $31.00, PSA 8 $10.50. 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 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.25 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.81 | $9.81 | $9.81 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.64 | $3.64 | $3.64 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.58 | $3.58 | $3.58 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.41 | $5.85 | $5.85 | 183 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.27 | $5.21 | $5.21 | 68 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.16 | $6.99 | $7.49 | 485 |
Is Team Skull Grunt (Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Team Skull Grunt (Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Team Skull Grunt (Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
