Tinkaton ex
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 262/193 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
262/193
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tinkaton ex Worth?
Tinkaton ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 262/193. 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.
Tinkaton ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tinkaton ex (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 262/193) is worth around $37.16 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $37.16, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $20.52. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $37.16, Lightly Played $33.17, Moderately Played $30.69, Heavily Played $24.00, Damaged $20.52 — 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 $112.00 — about 3.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.00.
Is It Worth Grading Tinkaton ex?
Grading Tinkaton ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($37.16) and a PSA 10 ($112.00) is about $74.84 — a 3.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.00, CGC 10 $187.50, CGC 9.5 $29.99. 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 | DAMAGED | $35.93 | $35.93 | $35.93 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 19 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $33.99 | $33.99 | $33.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.95 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $47.39 | $47.39 | $47.39 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $112.00 | $112.00 | $112.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.95 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $20.52 | $20.52 | $20.52 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $33.17 | $33.04 | $35.99 | 204 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $30.69 | $34.77 | $34.77 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $37.16 | $30.00 | $44.99 | 1,515 |
Is Tinkaton ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Tinkaton ex 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 Tinkaton ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
