Gouging Fire ex (Japanese)
SV5K: Wild Force · 098/071 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SV5K: Wild ForceNumber
098/071
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gouging Fire ex (Japanese) Worth?
Gouging Fire ex (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV5K: Wild Force, card number 098/071. 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.
Gouging Fire ex (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gouging Fire ex (Japanese) (SV5K: Wild Force, 098/071) is worth around $6.89 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.89, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $5.87. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $40.00 — about 5.8x 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 Gouging Fire ex (Japanese)?
Grading Gouging Fire ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.89) and a PSA 10 ($40.00) is about $33.11 — a 5.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $12.50, CGC 10 $24.79, CGC 9.5 $9.50. 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 | $9.13 | $9.13 | $9.13 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.79 | $24.79 | $24.79 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.51 | $6.51 | $6.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.87 | $5.87 | $5.87 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.89 | $7.85 | $7.85 | 63 |
Is Gouging Fire ex (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Gouging Fire 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 Gouging Fire ex (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
