Arven
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 249/198 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
249/198
Rarity
Special Illustration 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 249/198. 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, 249/198) is worth around $5.57 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.57, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.68. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.57, Lightly Played $8.00, Moderately Played $6.52, Heavily Played $8.70, Damaged $4.68 — 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 $32.00 — about 5.7x 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 Arven?
Grading Arven can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.57) and a PSA 10 ($32.00) is about $26.43 — a 5.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $19.98, CGC 9.5 $9.50. 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 | PSA 10 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.57 | $6.57 | $6.57 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 24 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.98 | $19.98 | $19.98 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $22.49 | $22.49 | $22.49 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 30 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.68 | $5.17 | $5.17 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 423 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.52 | $6.52 | $6.52 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.57 | $3.50 | $11.00 | 3,414 |
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.
