Alakazam ex
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 188/165 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
188/165
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Alakazam ex Worth?
Alakazam ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, card number 188/165. 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.
Alakazam ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Alakazam ex (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 188/165) is worth around $13.27 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $13.27, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.39. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $13.27, Lightly Played $11.55, Moderately Played $6.95, Heavily Played $4.49, Damaged $4.39 — 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 6.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Alakazam ex?
Grading Alakazam ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($13.27) and a PSA 10 ($80.00) is about $66.73 — a 6.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $90.00, BGS 9.5 $2.25. 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 | $18.11 | $18.11 | $18.11 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.00 | $13.99 | $20.00 | 211 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $60.04 | $60.04 | $60.04 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 26 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 38 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.95 | 4 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $64.79 | $64.79 | $64.79 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.39 | $4.39 | $4.39 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.49 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.55 | $8.55 | $12.88 | 484 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.95 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.27 | $8.80 | $17.35 | 5,066 |
Is Alakazam ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Alakazam ex 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 Alakazam ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
