Rare Candy
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 256/198 · Hyper Rare
Current Prices
Number
256/198
Rarity
Hyper Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rare Candy Worth?
Rare Candy (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 256/198. 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.
Rare Candy Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rare Candy (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 256/198) is worth around $6.34 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.34, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.84. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.34, Lightly Played $5.61, Moderately Played $5.82, Heavily Played $5.23, Damaged $4.84 — 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 $54.00 — about 8.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $16.50.
Is It Worth Grading Rare Candy?
Grading Rare Candy can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.34) and a PSA 10 ($54.00) is about $47.66 — a 8.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $16.50, CGC 10 $22.00, 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 | $7.26 | $7.26 | $7.26 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.73 | $7.30 | $8.15 | 41 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.84 | $4.84 | $4.84 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.23 | $5.23 | $5.23 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.61 | $5.99 | $6.07 | 522 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.82 | $5.82 | $5.82 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.34 | $4.37 | $11.00 | 3,705 |
Is Rare Candy a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Rare Candy 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 Rare Candy's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
