Orthworm
SV02: Paldea · 224/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
SV02: PaldeaNumber
224/193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Orthworm Worth?
Orthworm (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea, card number 224/193. 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.
Orthworm Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Orthworm (SV02: Paldea, 224/193) is worth around $5.31 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.31, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.31, Lightly Played $5.22, Moderately Played $4.32, Heavily Played $4.39, Damaged $3.00 — 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 $120.00 — about 23x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $9.50.
Is It Worth Grading Orthworm?
Grading Orthworm can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.31) and a PSA 10 ($120.00) is about $114.69 — a 23x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $9.50, PSA 8 $11.24. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.69 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.09 | $5.09 | $5.09 | 48 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.24 | $10.49 | $11.99 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.39 | $4.39 | $4.39 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.22 | $3.90 | $4.78 | 313 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.32 | $4.75 | $4.75 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.31 | $3.99 | $13.98 | 1,499 |
Is Orthworm a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Orthworm 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 Orthworm's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
