
Tulip
SV04: Paradox Rift · 259/182 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
259/182
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tulip Worth?
Tulip (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV04: Paradox Rift, card number 259/182. 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.
Tulip Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tulip (SV04: Paradox Rift, 259/182) is worth around $7.08 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.08, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.08, Lightly Played $6.06, Moderately Played $6.70, Heavily Played $4.00, Damaged $4.00 — 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 $86.37 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.95.
Is It Worth Grading Tulip?
Grading Tulip can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.08) and a PSA 10 ($86.37) is about $79.29 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.95, CGC 10 $35.00, CGC 9.5 $14.51. 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 | $7.28 | $7.28 | $7.28 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.49 | $9.49 | $9.49 | 89 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.51 | $14.51 | $14.51 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $86.37 | $86.37 | $86.37 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.95 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.06 | $6.06 | $6.06 | 190 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.08 | $5.69 | $11.93 | 2,937 |
Is Tulip a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Tulip 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 Tulip's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.



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