
Tropius
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 195/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
195/193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tropius Worth?
Tropius (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 195/193. 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.
Tropius Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tropius (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 195/193) is worth around $9.26 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.26, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.45. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.26, Lightly Played $7.25, Moderately Played $6.25, Heavily Played $6.37, Damaged $5.45 — 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 $80.00 — about 8.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Tropius?
Grading Tropius can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.26) and a PSA 10 ($80.00) is about $70.74 — a 8.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 9.5 $10.50, PSA 8 $9.52. 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 | $10.93 | $10.93 | $10.93 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.26 | $11.26 | $11.26 | 73 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.87 | $14.87 | $14.87 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.52 | $9.52 | $9.52 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 32 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.45 | $5.45 | $5.45 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.37 | $6.37 | $6.37 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.25 | $6.96 | $9.42 | 269 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.25 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.26 | $6.99 | $20.39 | 1,552 |
Is Tropius a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Tropius 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 Tropius's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.





