Saguaro
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 270/193 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
270/193
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Saguaro Worth?
Saguaro (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 270/193. 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.
Saguaro Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Saguaro (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 270/193) is worth around $12.08 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $12.08, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.68. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $12.08, Lightly Played $9.21, Moderately Played $8.62, Heavily Played $4.85, Damaged $3.68 — 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 $55.00 — about 4.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.95.
Is It Worth Grading Saguaro?
Grading Saguaro can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($12.08) and a PSA 10 ($55.00) is about $42.92 — a 4.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.95, CGC 10 $56.00, PSA 8 $25.00. 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 | NEAR MINT | $11.99 | $10.99 | $12.99 | 59 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $11.48 | $11.48 | $11.48 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.95 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.68 | $3.68 | $3.68 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.85 | $4.85 | $4.85 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.21 | $8.24 | $9.57 | 179 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.62 | $8.62 | $8.62 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.08 | $8.00 | $19.99 | 1,675 |
Is Saguaro a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Saguaro 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 Saguaro's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
