Hydreigon ex
SV08: Surging Sparks · 223/191 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
223/191
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Hydreigon ex Worth?
Hydreigon ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV08: Surging Sparks, card number 223/191. 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.
Hydreigon ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Hydreigon ex (SV08: Surging Sparks, 223/191) is worth around $4.80 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.80, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.80, Lightly Played $4.03, Moderately Played $3.79, Heavily Played $2.69, Damaged $2.00 — 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 $32.00 — about 6.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.99.
Is It Worth Grading Hydreigon ex?
Grading Hydreigon ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.80) and a PSA 10 ($32.00) is about $27.20 — a 6.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.99, CGC 10 $40.00, 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 | DAMAGED | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.89 | $4.89 | $4.89 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.53 | $5.53 | $5.53 | 192 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $26.90 | $26.90 | $26.90 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $3.15 | $3.15 | $3.15 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.15 | $5.15 | $5.15 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.03 | $4.03 | $4.03 | 441 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.79 | $3.79 | $3.79 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.80 | $3.39 | $5.83 | 4,835 |
Is Hydreigon ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Hydreigon ex 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 Hydreigon ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
