Mabosstiff
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 218/198 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
218/198
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Mabosstiff Worth?
Mabosstiff (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 218/198. 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.
Mabosstiff Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Mabosstiff (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 218/198) is worth around $5.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.37. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.65, Lightly Played $4.88, Moderately Played $3.84, Heavily Played $4.89, Damaged $2.37 — 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 $125.00 — about 22x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.00.
Is It Worth Grading Mabosstiff?
Grading Mabosstiff can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.65) and a PSA 10 ($125.00) is about $119.35 — a 22x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.00, CGC 10 $47.99, CGC 9.5 $8.00. 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 | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.49 | $6.49 | $6.49 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 96 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $20.76 | $20.76 | $20.76 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $47.99 | $47.99 | $47.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.37 | $2.37 | $2.37 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.89 | $4.89 | $4.89 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.88 | $3.80 | $6.85 | 517 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.84 | $3.84 | $3.84 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.65 | $3.75 | $10.07 | 2,516 |
Is Mabosstiff a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Mabosstiff 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 Mabosstiff's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
