Garchomp ex
SV04: Paradox Rift · 245/182 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
245/182
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Garchomp ex Worth?
Garchomp ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV04: Paradox Rift, card number 245/182. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Garchomp ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Garchomp ex (SV04: Paradox Rift, 245/182) is worth around $29.73 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $29.73, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $16.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $29.73, Lightly Played $24.01, Moderately Played $23.11, Heavily Played $30.00, Damaged $16.99 — 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 $155.00 — about 5.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $41.00.
Is It Worth Grading Garchomp ex?
Grading Garchomp ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($29.73) and a PSA 10 ($155.00) is about $125.27 — a 5.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $41.00, CGC 10 $74.00, CGC 9.5 $26.10. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $27.83 | $20.50 | $35.00 | 78 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $147.71 | $147.71 | $147.71 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $155.00 | $150.00 | $160.00 | 39 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $46.69 | $46.69 | $46.69 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $22.51 | $22.51 | $22.51 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 45 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 5 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $24.01 | $20.00 | $24.95 | 211 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $23.11 | $23.11 | $23.11 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $29.73 | $27.66 | $33.88 | 2,641 |
Is Garchomp ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Garchomp ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Garchomp ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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