Penny
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 239/198 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
239/198
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Penny Worth?
Penny (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 239/198. 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.
Penny Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Penny (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 239/198) is worth around $4.80 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.80, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.33. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.80, Lightly Played $4.25, Moderately Played $3.89, Heavily Played $3.40, Damaged $3.33 — 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 $18.00 — about 3.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.00.
Is It Worth Grading Penny?
Grading Penny can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.80) and a PSA 10 ($18.00) is about $13.20 — a 3.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.00, CGC 10 $30.00, CGC 9.5 $2.25. 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.95 | $4.95 | $4.95 | 94 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $44.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.33 | $3.33 | $3.33 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.40 | $3.40 | $3.40 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.25 | $3.40 | $4.30 | 348 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.89 | $3.89 | $3.89 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.80 | $2.50 | $7.38 | 2,932 |
Is Penny a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Penny 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 Penny's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
