Poltchageist
SV06: Twilight Masquerade · 171/167 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
171/167
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Poltchageist Worth?
Poltchageist (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV06: Twilight Masquerade, card number 171/167. 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.
Poltchageist Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Poltchageist (SV06: Twilight Masquerade, 171/167) is worth around $4.10 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.10, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.10, Lightly Played $3.23, Moderately Played $2.50, Heavily Played $1.99, Damaged $1.00 — 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 $82.84 — about 20x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $6.50.
Is It Worth Grading Poltchageist?
Grading Poltchageist can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.10) and a PSA 10 ($82.84) is about $78.74 — a 20x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $6.50, CGC 10 $15.00, CGC 9.5 $24.99. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.94 | $4.94 | $4.94 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 120 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $82.84 | $82.84 | $82.84 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 32 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.23 | $2.55 | $5.94 | 334 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.10 | $2.40 | $9.89 | 4,968 |
Is Poltchageist a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Poltchageist 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 Poltchageist's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
