Arbok
SV05: Temporal Forces · 176/162 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
176/162
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arbok Worth?
Arbok (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV05: Temporal Forces, card number 176/162. 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.
Arbok Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arbok (SV05: Temporal Forces, 176/162) is worth around $16.11 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $16.11, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $9.52. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $16.11, Lightly Played $14.55, Moderately Played $13.04, Heavily Played $12.00, Damaged $9.52 — 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 $90.00 — about 5.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Arbok?
Grading Arbok can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($16.11) and a PSA 10 ($90.00) is about $73.89 — a 5.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $45.00, CGC 9.5 $15.00. 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 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.00 | $18.01 | $19.99 | 131 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 46 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 40 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $80.78 | $80.78 | $80.78 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $9.52 | $9.52 | $9.52 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.55 | $12.00 | $15.75 | 240 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.04 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $16.11 | $12.00 | $19.99 | 2,456 |
Is Arbok a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Arbok 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 Arbok's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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