Sinistcha ex (Japanese)
SV5a: Crimson Haze · 089/066 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
089/066
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sinistcha ex (Japanese) Worth?
Sinistcha ex (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV5a: Crimson Haze, card number 089/066. 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.
Sinistcha ex (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sinistcha ex (Japanese) (SV5a: Crimson Haze, 089/066) is worth around $14.47 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.47, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $14.85. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.47, Lightly Played $15.70, Moderately Played $14.85 — 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 $30.00 — about 2.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.00.
Is It Worth Grading Sinistcha ex (Japanese)?
Grading Sinistcha ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.47) and a PSA 10 ($30.00) is about $15.53 — a 2.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.00, CGC 10 $28.00. 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 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 22 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $53.89 | $53.89 | $53.89 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.85 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.47 | $13.86 | $16.57 | 217 |
Is Sinistcha ex (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Sinistcha ex (Japanese) 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 Sinistcha ex (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
