Poppy
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 227/197 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
227/197
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Poppy Worth?
Poppy (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 227/197. 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.
Poppy Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Poppy (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 227/197) is worth around $2.74 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.74, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.03. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.74, Lightly Played $2.63, Moderately Played $2.16, Heavily Played $2.13, Damaged $2.03 — 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 $41.00 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Poppy?
Grading Poppy can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.74) and a PSA 10 ($41.00) is about $38.26 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $12.50, CGC 9.5 $12.74. 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 | $3.18 | $3.18 | $3.18 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.36 | $4.36 | $4.36 | 106 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.38 | $7.38 | $7.38 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $2.59 | $2.59 | $2.59 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.74 | $12.74 | $12.74 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $18.77 | $18.77 | $18.77 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.35 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 27 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.03 | $2.03 | $2.03 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.63 | $1.49 | $4.49 | 786 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.16 | $2.16 | $2.16 | 86 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.74 | $1.45 | $4.95 | 4,784 |
Is Poppy a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Poppy 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 Poppy's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
