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Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking Pokemon card from SV05: Temporal Forces

Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking

SV05: Temporal Forces · 198/162 · Ultra Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $4.99
Low $3.40
High $6.99
PSA 10 $36.90
PSA 9 $5.50
30-Day Trend +0.0%

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

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayDAMAGED$2.99
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$3.61
ebayNEAR MINT$3.99
ebayCGC 10$22.50
ebayCGC 9$7.50
ebayPSA 10$36.90
ebayPSA 8$11.68
ebayPSA 8 5$15.00
ebayPSA 9$5.50
tcgplayerDAMAGED$1.60
tcgplayerHEAVILY PLAYED$2.75
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$4.47
tcgplayerMODERATELY PLAYED$3.14
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$4.99

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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