Briar
SV07: Stellar Crown · 171/142 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
171/142
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Briar Worth?
Briar (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV07: Stellar Crown, card number 171/142. 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.
Briar Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Briar (SV07: Stellar Crown, 171/142) is worth around $12.21 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $12.21, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.88. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $12.21, Lightly Played $12.19, Moderately Played $12.53, Heavily Played $11.19, Damaged $10.88 — 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 $55.00 — about 4.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $23.99.
Is It Worth Grading Briar?
Grading Briar can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($12.21) and a PSA 10 ($55.00) is about $42.79 — a 4.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $23.99, CGC 10 $25.99, CGC 9.5 $8.06. 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 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 72 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.06 | $8.06 | $8.06 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.75 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 27 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.88 | $10.88 | $10.88 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.19 | $11.19 | $11.19 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.19 | $9.99 | $13.18 | 161 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.53 | $12.53 | $12.53 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.21 | $9.99 | $16.70 | 1,846 |
Is Briar a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Briar 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 Briar's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
