Metagross
SV05: Temporal Forces · 178/162 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
178/162
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Metagross Worth?
Metagross (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV05: Temporal Forces, card number 178/162. 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.
Metagross Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Metagross (SV05: Temporal Forces, 178/162) is worth around $22.70 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $22.70, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $22.70, Lightly Played $18.74, Moderately Played $22.61, Heavily Played $9.10, Damaged $10.00 — 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 $129.99 — about 5.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $35.00.
Is It Worth Grading Metagross?
Grading Metagross can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($22.70) and a PSA 10 ($129.99) is about $107.29 — a 5.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $35.00, CGC 10 $49.00, CGC 9.5 $32.99. 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 | $21.92 | $21.92 | $21.92 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 79 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $25.38 | $25.38 | $25.38 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 28 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 58 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $11.61 | $11.61 | $11.61 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 46 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $18.74 | $20.00 | $24.23 | 209 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $22.61 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $22.70 | $14.99 | $39.48 | 2,023 |
Is Metagross a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Metagross 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 Metagross's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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