Mesprit
SV08: Surging Sparks · 204/191 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
204/191
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Mesprit Worth?
Mesprit (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV08: Surging Sparks, card number 204/191. 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.
Mesprit Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Mesprit (SV08: Surging Sparks, 204/191) is worth around $9.86 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.86, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.41. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.86, Lightly Played $8.82, Moderately Played $6.46, Heavily Played $5.00, Damaged $5.41 — 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 $79.00 — about 8.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Mesprit?
Grading Mesprit can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.86) and a PSA 10 ($79.00) is about $69.14 — a 8.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $43.99, CGC 9.5 $15.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.56 | $10.56 | $10.56 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 184 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $68.43 | $68.43 | $68.43 | 4 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $20.92 | $20.92 | $20.92 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $43.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | 31 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 52 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.51 | $10.51 | $10.51 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $14.98 | $14.98 | $14.98 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 47 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $72.96 | $72.96 | $72.96 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $29.74 | $29.74 | $29.74 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.82 | $8.00 | $9.96 | 378 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.46 | $6.46 | $6.46 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.86 | $7.00 | $14.25 | 4,676 |
Is Mesprit a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Mesprit 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 Mesprit's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
