Larvitar
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 203/197 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
203/197
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Larvitar Worth?
Larvitar (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 203/197. 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.
Larvitar Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Larvitar (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 203/197) is worth around $6.31 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.31, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.13. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.31, Lightly Played $4.22, Moderately Played $3.38, Heavily Played $2.46, Damaged $2.13 — 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 $125.00 — about 20x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.49.
Is It Worth Grading Larvitar?
Grading Larvitar can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.31) and a PSA 10 ($125.00) is about $118.69 — a 20x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.49, CGC 10 $67.00, CGC 9.5 $18.99. 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 | DAMAGED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.67 | $5.67 | $5.67 | 186 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $27.12 | $27.12 | $27.12 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.77 | $9.27 | $12.27 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.49 | $17.49 | $17.49 | 35 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.55 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.46 | $2.54 | $2.54 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.22 | $3.55 | $5.84 | 1,038 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.38 | $3.96 | $3.96 | 84 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.31 | $3.86 | $19.69 | 6,274 |
Is Larvitar a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Larvitar 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 Larvitar's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
