Heracross
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 194/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
194/193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Heracross Worth?
Heracross (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 194/193. 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.
Heracross Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Heracross (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 194/193) is worth around $20.40 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $20.40, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.41. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $20.40, Lightly Played $17.85, Moderately Played $13.73, Heavily Played $12.90, Damaged $10.41 — 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 $240.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.57.
Is It Worth Grading Heracross?
Grading Heracross can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($20.40) and a PSA 10 ($240.00) is about $219.60 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.57, CGC 10 $34.00, CGC 9.5 $19.99. 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 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.95 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 66 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.57 | $25.14 | $36.00 | 36 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $19.97 | $19.97 | $19.97 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $133.49 | $133.49 | $133.49 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 5 5 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.41 | $10.41 | $10.41 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.85 | $17.99 | $20.49 | 251 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.73 | $13.73 | $13.73 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.40 | $15.30 | $29.54 | 1,557 |
Is Heracross a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Heracross 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 Heracross's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
