Slowpoke
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 204/198 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
204/198
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Slowpoke Worth?
Slowpoke (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 204/198. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Slowpoke Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Slowpoke (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 204/198) is worth around $31.61 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $31.61, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $15.67. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $31.61, Lightly Played $25.54, Moderately Played $18.04, Heavily Played $14.52, Damaged $15.67 — 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 $390.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $31.00.
Is It Worth Grading Slowpoke?
Grading Slowpoke can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($31.61) and a PSA 10 ($390.00) is about $358.39 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $31.00, CGC 10 $100.00, CGC 9.5 $25.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.25 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 26 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $390.00 | $380.00 | $399.99 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.51 | $14.51 | $14.51 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 43 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $8.50 | $6.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $15.67 | $15.67 | $15.67 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.52 | $14.52 | $14.52 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.54 | $28.25 | $31.14 | 489 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.04 | $18.04 | $18.04 | 70 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $31.61 | $22.76 | $41.68 | 2,649 |
Is Slowpoke a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Slowpoke is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Slowpoke's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
