Rayquaza GX (Secret)
SM - Celestial Storm · 177/168 · Rainbow Rare
Current Prices
Number
177/168
Rarity
Rainbow Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rayquaza GX (Secret) Worth?
Rayquaza GX (Secret) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SM - Celestial Storm, card number 177/168. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Rayquaza GX (Secret) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rayquaza GX (Secret) (SM - Celestial Storm, 177/168) is worth around $248.88 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $248.88, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $64.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $248.88, Lightly Played $191.79, Moderately Played $132.10, Heavily Played $55.15, Damaged $64.99 — 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 $870.00 — about 3.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $275.00.
Is It Worth Grading Rayquaza GX (Secret)?
Grading Rayquaza GX (Secret) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($248.88) and a PSA 10 ($870.00) is about $621.12 — a 3.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $275.00, CGC 10 $168.50, CGC 9.5 $140.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $329.99 | $329.99 | $329.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $870.00 | $870.00 | $870.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $82.77 | $82.77 | $82.77 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.15 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $191.79 | $191.79 | $191.79 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $132.10 | $132.10 | $132.10 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $248.88 | $248.88 | $248.88 | 49 |
Is Rayquaza GX (Secret) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Rayquaza GX (Secret) are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Rayquaza GX (Secret)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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