Spheal
SV08: Surging Sparks · 199/191 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
199/191
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Spheal Worth?
Spheal (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV08: Surging Sparks, card number 199/191. 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.
Spheal Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Spheal (SV08: Surging Sparks, 199/191) is worth around $5.98 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.98, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.34. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.98, Lightly Played $5.76, Moderately Played $5.33, Heavily Played $5.00, Damaged $5.34 — 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 $65.00 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $12.50.
Is It Worth Grading Spheal?
Grading Spheal can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.98) and a PSA 10 ($65.00) is about $59.02 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $12.50, CGC 10 $101.51, 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 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 12 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.48 | $4.00 | $6.25 | 225 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $67.06 | $67.06 | $67.06 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $101.51 | $101.51 | $101.51 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.83 | $7.50 | $10.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.19 | $11.19 | $11.19 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 39 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $41.02 | $41.02 | $41.02 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.34 | $5.34 | $5.34 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.76 | $4.50 | $14.69 | 450 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.33 | $5.33 | $5.33 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.98 | $0.80 | $10.24 | 5,002 |
Is Spheal a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Spheal 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 Spheal's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
