Rookidee
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 225/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
225/193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rookidee Worth?
Rookidee (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 225/193. 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.
Rookidee Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rookidee (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 225/193) is worth around $8.25 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.25, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.19. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.25, Lightly Played $7.01, Moderately Played $5.81, Heavily Played $3.94, Damaged $2.19 — 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 $70.00 — about 8.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.02.
Is It Worth Grading Rookidee?
Grading Rookidee can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.25) and a PSA 10 ($70.00) is about $61.75 — a 8.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.02, CGC 10 $35.00, CGC 9.5 $12.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 60 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.88 | $8.88 | $8.88 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.02 | $17.02 | $17.02 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.19 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.94 | $3.94 | $3.94 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.01 | $5.85 | $8.99 | 226 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.81 | $5.81 | $5.81 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.25 | $7.00 | $9.80 | 1,638 |
Is Rookidee a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Rookidee 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 Rookidee's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
