Eiscue ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 222/197 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
222/197
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Eiscue ex Worth?
Eiscue ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 222/197. 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.
Eiscue ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Eiscue ex (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 222/197) is worth around $4.80 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.80, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.85. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.80, Lightly Played $4.54, Moderately Played $3.98, Heavily Played $3.12, Damaged $2.85 — 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 $56.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $16.99.
Is It Worth Grading Eiscue ex?
Grading Eiscue ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.80) and a PSA 10 ($56.00) is about $51.20 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $16.99, CGC 10 $21.99, CGC 9.5 $24.00. 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 | SGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.55 | $4.55 | $4.55 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.49 | $5.99 | $6.99 | 154 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $10.69 | $10.69 | $10.69 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 34 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.55 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.61 | $11.61 | $11.61 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $4.56 | $4.56 | $4.56 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $6.07 | $6.07 | $6.07 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.85 | $2.85 | $2.85 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.12 | $3.12 | $3.12 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.54 | $3.75 | $6.96 | 824 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.98 | $4.57 | $4.57 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.80 | $3.68 | $6.82 | 5,288 |
Is Eiscue ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Eiscue ex 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 Eiscue ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
