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Relicanth Pokemon card from SV05: Temporal Forces

Relicanth

SV05: Temporal Forces · 173/162 · Illustration Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $5.63
Low $0.97
High $8.31
PSA 10 $52.00
PSA 9 $21.00
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

173/162

Rarity

Illustration Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Relicanth Worth?

Relicanth (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV05: Temporal Forces, card number 173/162. 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.

Relicanth Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Relicanth (SV05: Temporal Forces, 173/162) is worth around $5.63 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.63, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.63, Lightly Played $4.73, Moderately Played $6.03, Heavily Played $2.50, Damaged $3.99 — 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 $52.00 — about 9.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $21.00.

Is It Worth Grading Relicanth?

Grading Relicanth can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.63) and a PSA 10 ($52.00) is about $46.37 — a 9.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $21.00, CGC 10 $100.00, CGC 9.5 $20.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayNEAR MINT$6.00
ebayBGS 8 5$3.75
ebayBGS 9$22.00
ebayCGC 10$100.00
ebayCGC 8 5$10.00
ebayCGC 9$14.99
ebayCGC 9 5$20.00
ebayPSA 10$52.00
ebayPSA 6$5.50
ebayPSA 7$5.50
ebayPSA 8$19.00
ebayPSA 9$21.00
ebayTAG 10$41.00
tcgplayerDAMAGED$3.99
tcgplayerHEAVILY PLAYED$2.50
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$4.73
tcgplayerMODERATELY PLAYED$6.03
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$5.63

Is Relicanth a Good Buy?

As an ultra-rare, Relicanth 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 Relicanth's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

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