Arven
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 235/198 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
235/198
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arven Worth?
Arven (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 235/198. 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.
Arven Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arven (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 235/198) is worth around $4.90 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.90, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.64. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.90, Lightly Played $4.55, Moderately Played $6.59, Heavily Played $6.09, Damaged $5.64 — 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 $36.33 — about 7.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $12.00.
Is It Worth Grading Arven?
Grading Arven can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.90) and a PSA 10 ($36.33) is about $31.43 — a 7.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $12.00, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $7.50. 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 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.98 | $6.98 | $6.98 | 78 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.33 | $36.33 | $36.33 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.00 | $10.50 | $13.50 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.64 | $5.64 | $5.64 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.09 | $6.09 | $6.09 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.55 | $3.50 | $4.99 | 507 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.59 | $6.59 | $6.59 | 55 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.90 | $3.99 | $6.19 | 3,663 |
Is Arven a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Arven 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 Arven's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
