Relicanth
SV05: Temporal Forces · 173/162 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
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
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 85 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 28 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.73 | $4.70 | $4.70 | 262 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.03 | $6.03 | $6.03 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.63 | $0.97 | $8.31 | 2,560 |
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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