Nest Ball
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 255/198 · Hyper Rare
Current Prices
Number
255/198
Rarity
Hyper Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Nest Ball Worth?
Nest Ball (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 255/198. 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.
Nest Ball Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Nest Ball (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 255/198) is worth around $5.12 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.12, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.41. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.12, Lightly Played $4.63, Moderately Played $8.65, Heavily Played $4.88, Damaged $7.41 — 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 $35.50 — about 6.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Nest Ball?
Grading Nest Ball can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.12) and a PSA 10 ($35.50) is about $30.38 — a 6.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $21.00, BGS 9.5 $12.89. 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 | $6.03 | $5.44 | $6.62 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.74 | $10.74 | $10.74 | 80 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $27.43 | $27.43 | $27.43 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $12.89 | $12.89 | $12.89 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.00 | $5.50 | $6.50 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.41 | $7.41 | $7.41 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.88 | $4.88 | $4.88 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.63 | $3.50 | $5.45 | 683 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.65 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.12 | $3.50 | $7.46 | 4,093 |
Is Nest Ball a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Nest Ball are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Nest Ball's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
