
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking
SV05: Temporal Forces · 198/162 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
198/162
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking Worth?
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV05: Temporal Forces, card number 198/162. 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.
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking (SV05: Temporal Forces, 198/162) is worth around $4.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.60. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.99, Lightly Played $4.47, Moderately Played $3.14, Heavily Played $2.75, Damaged $1.60 — 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 $36.90 — about 7.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $5.50.
Is It Worth Grading Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking?
Grading Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.99) and a PSA 10 ($36.90) is about $31.91 — a 7.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $5.50, CGC 10 $22.50, PSA 8 $11.68. 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 | DAMAGED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.61 | $3.61 | $3.61 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 68 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.68 | $11.68 | $11.68 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.47 | $3.25 | $6.11 | 424 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.14 | $3.14 | $3.14 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $3.40 | $6.99 | 3,607 |
Is Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking 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 Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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