Ivysaur (Japanese)
SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 · 167/165 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
167/165
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ivysaur (Japanese) Worth?
Ivysaur (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 set, card number 167/165. 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.
Ivysaur (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ivysaur (Japanese) (SV2a: Pokemon Card 151, 167/165) is worth around $14.55 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.55, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.55, Lightly Played $8.34, Moderately Played $6.00, Heavily Played $5.00 — 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 $55.50 — about 3.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $50.90.
Is It Worth Grading Ivysaur (Japanese)?
Grading Ivysaur (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.55) and a PSA 10 ($55.50) is about $40.95 — a 3.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $50.90, CGC 10 $30.00, CGC 9.5 $13.99. 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 | $6.58 | $6.58 | $6.58 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.39 | $12.39 | $12.39 | 256 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $40.07 | $40.07 | $40.07 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $31.88 | $31.88 | $31.88 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 74 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.06 | $9.06 | $9.06 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.95 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 12 |
| ebay | GCG 10 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $55.50 | $36.00 | $75.00 | 92 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $47.37 | $47.37 | $47.37 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $50.90 | $46.17 | $55.00 | 36 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 17 |
| ebay | TAG 7 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.34 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 179 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.55 | $13.00 | $15.99 | 2,990 |
Is Ivysaur (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Ivysaur (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Ivysaur (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
