Quaquaval ex (Japanese)
SV1a: Triplet Beat · 088/073 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
088/073
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Quaquaval ex (Japanese) Worth?
Quaquaval ex (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV1a: Triplet Beat set, card number 088/073. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Quaquaval ex (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Quaquaval ex (Japanese) (SV1a: Triplet Beat, 088/073) is worth around $1.16 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.16, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.85. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $13.50 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.50.
Is It Worth Grading Quaquaval ex (Japanese)?
Grading Quaquaval ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.16) and a PSA 10 ($13.50) is about $12.34 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.50, CGC 10 $19.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.16 | $0.89 | $1.09 | 81 |
Is Quaquaval ex (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Quaquaval ex (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Quaquaval ex (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
