Erika's Invitation
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 196/165 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
196/165
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Erika's Invitation Worth?
Erika's Invitation (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, card number 196/165. 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.
Erika's Invitation Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Erika's Invitation (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 196/165) is worth around $10.63 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.63, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.26. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.63, Lightly Played $8.48, Moderately Played $5.61, Heavily Played $5.00, Damaged $6.26 — 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 $64.99 — about 6.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Erika's Invitation?
Grading Erika's Invitation can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.63) and a PSA 10 ($64.99) is about $54.36 — a 6.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $22.50, CGC 9.5 $12.00. 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 | $7.32 | $7.32 | $7.32 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.12 | $8.00 | $16.00 | 207 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $22.46 | $22.46 | $22.46 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 27 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 38 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.01 | $7.01 | $7.01 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $9.16 | $9.16 | $9.16 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 36 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.26 | $6.05 | $6.25 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.48 | $7.75 | $19.69 | 753 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.61 | $5.61 | $5.61 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.63 | $5.01 | $19.99 | 6,548 |
Is Erika's Invitation a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Erika's Invitation 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 Erika's Invitation's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
