Hydreigon ex
SV08: Surging Sparks · 240/191 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
240/191
Rarity
Special Illustration 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 240/191. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Hydreigon ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Hydreigon ex (SV08: Surging Sparks, 240/191) is worth around $38.66 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $38.66, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $21.63. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $38.66, Lightly Played $37.10, Moderately Played $31.44, Heavily Played $34.99, Damaged $21.63 — 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 $110.00 — about 2.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $27.00.
Is It Worth Grading Hydreigon ex?
Grading Hydreigon ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($38.66) and a PSA 10 ($110.00) is about $71.34 — a 2.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $27.00, CGC 10 $60.00, CGC 9.5 $26.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 75 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $40.28 | $40.28 | $40.28 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 33 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 56 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 43 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $45.63 | $45.63 | $45.63 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $21.63 | $21.63 | $21.63 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $37.10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 129 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $31.44 | $31.44 | $31.44 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $38.66 | $32.01 | $44.24 | 1,440 |
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. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
