Pokemon Communication (Secret)
SM - Team Up · 196/181 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM - Team UpNumber
196/181
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pokemon Communication (Secret) Worth?
Pokemon Communication (Secret) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SM - Team Up, card number 196/181. 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.
Pokemon Communication (Secret) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pokemon Communication (Secret) (SM - Team Up, 196/181) is worth around $8.75 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.75, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.02. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.75, Lightly Played $8.20, Moderately Played $5.87, Heavily Played $5.75, Damaged $4.02 — 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 $110.00 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $6.50.
Is It Worth Grading Pokemon Communication (Secret)?
Grading Pokemon Communication (Secret) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.75) and a PSA 10 ($110.00) is about $101.25 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $6.50, PSA 8 $13.17. 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 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $10.95 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.19 | $7.19 | $7.19 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.17 | $13.17 | $13.17 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.02 | $4.02 | $4.02 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.75 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.20 | $8.45 | $8.45 | 63 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.87 | $5.87 | $5.87 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.75 | 192 |
Is Pokemon Communication (Secret) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Pokemon Communication (Secret) are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Pokemon Communication (Secret)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
