Phanpy
SV08: Surging Sparks · 205/191 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
205/191
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Phanpy Worth?
Phanpy (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV08: Surging Sparks, card number 205/191. 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.
Phanpy Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Phanpy (SV08: Surging Sparks, 205/191) is worth around $6.54 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.54, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.48. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.54, Lightly Played $5.62, Moderately Played $5.43, Heavily Played $3.99, Damaged $3.48 — 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 $75.00 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.95.
Is It Worth Grading Phanpy?
Grading Phanpy can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.54) and a PSA 10 ($75.00) is about $68.46 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.95, CGC 10 $15.99, CGC 9.5 $15.10. 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 | $5.64 | $5.64 | $5.64 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.05 | $5.05 | $5.05 | 169 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $34.10 | $34.10 | $34.10 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 30 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $21.93 | $21.93 | $21.93 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $10.49 | $10.49 | $10.49 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | 36 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.48 | $3.48 | $3.48 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.62 | $4.39 | $6.44 | 307 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.43 | $5.43 | $5.43 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.54 | $0.80 | $10.24 | 4,488 |
Is Phanpy a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Phanpy 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 Phanpy's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
