Quaquaval ex
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 260/193 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
260/193
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Quaquaval ex Worth?
Quaquaval ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 260/193. 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.
Quaquaval ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Quaquaval ex (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 260/193) is worth around $11.67 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.67, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.44. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $11.67, Lightly Played $9.36, Moderately Played $9.13, Heavily Played $7.28, Damaged $5.44 — 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 $58.00 — about 5.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.50.
Is It Worth Grading Quaquaval ex?
Grading Quaquaval ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.67) and a PSA 10 ($58.00) is about $46.33 — a 5.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.50, CGC 10 $23.00, CGC 9.5 $11.05. 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 | $12.32 | $12.32 | $12.32 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 24 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.05 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $80.51 | $80.51 | $80.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 32 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.44 | $5.44 | $5.44 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.28 | $7.28 | $7.28 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.36 | $9.33 | $11.99 | 257 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.13 | $9.13 | $9.13 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.67 | $10.00 | $14.79 | 2,367 |
Is Quaquaval ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Quaquaval ex 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 Quaquaval ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
