Tarountula
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 199/198 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
199/198
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tarountula Worth?
Tarountula (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 199/198. 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.
Tarountula Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tarountula (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 199/198) is worth around $10.08 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.08, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.05. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.08, Lightly Played $6.58, Moderately Played $5.58, Heavily Played $3.67, Damaged $4.05 — 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 $380.00 — about 38x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.00.
Is It Worth Grading Tarountula?
Grading Tarountula can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.08) and a PSA 10 ($380.00) is about $369.92 — a 38x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.00, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $51.00. 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 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.53 | $8.53 | $8.53 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 85 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 29 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.05 | $4.05 | $4.05 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.67 | $4.29 | $4.29 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.58 | $7.68 | $9.24 | 580 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.58 | $5.40 | $9.25 | 131 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.08 | $5.20 | $19.99 | 2,718 |
Is Tarountula a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Tarountula 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 Tarountula's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
