Tangela
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 178/165 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
178/165
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tangela Worth?
Tangela (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, card number 178/165. 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.
Tangela Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tangela (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 178/165) is worth around $16.87 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $16.87, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $16.87, Lightly Played $12.84, Moderately Played $6.81, Heavily Played $5.00, Damaged $4.00 — 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 $100.00 — about 5.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.99.
Is It Worth Grading Tangela?
Grading Tangela can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($16.87) and a PSA 10 ($100.00) is about $83.13 — a 5.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.99, CGC 10 $46.99, CGC 9.5 $19.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.00 | $11.99 | $14.00 | 290 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $13.16 | $13.16 | $13.16 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $11.51 | $10.51 | $12.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $46.99 | $46.99 | $46.99 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 50 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $17.09 | $17.09 | $17.09 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.00 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.84 | $9.97 | $15.00 | 788 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.81 | $6.81 | $6.81 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $16.87 | $10.00 | $29.99 | 6,691 |
Is Tangela a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Tangela 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 Tangela's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
