Paldean Tauros
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 218/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
218/193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Paldean Tauros Worth?
Paldean Tauros (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 218/193. 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.
Paldean Tauros Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Paldean Tauros (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 218/193) is worth around $11.52 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.52, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.97. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $11.52, Lightly Played $9.89, Moderately Played $8.03, Heavily Played $9.93, Damaged $4.97 — 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 $138.50 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Paldean Tauros?
Grading Paldean Tauros can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.52) and a PSA 10 ($138.50) is about $126.98 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $95.00, CGC 9.5 $11.50. 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 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 75 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.19 | $8.19 | $8.19 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 35 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $42.04 | $42.04 | $42.04 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.97 | $4.97 | $4.97 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.93 | $9.93 | $9.93 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.96 | 261 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.03 | $8.03 | $8.03 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.52 | $10.00 | $13.26 | 1,666 |
Is Paldean Tauros a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Paldean Tauros 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 Paldean Tauros's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
