Varoom
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 206/197 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
206/197
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Varoom Worth?
Varoom (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 206/197. 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.
Varoom Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Varoom (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 206/197) is worth around $2.24 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.24, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.24, Lightly Played $1.85, Moderately Played $1.72, Heavily Played $0.85, Damaged $0.99 — 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 $43.00 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.05.
Is It Worth Grading Varoom?
Grading Varoom can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.24) and a PSA 10 ($43.00) is about $40.76 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.05, CGC 10 $12.50, CGC 9.5 $14.99. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.38 | $2.07 | $2.85 | 121 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.05 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $29.47 | $29.47 | $29.47 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.85 | $1.71 | $2.00 | 901 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.72 | $1.60 | $1.85 | 58 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.24 | $0.67 | $4.99 | 5,710 |
Is Varoom a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Varoom 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 Varoom's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
