Raging Bolt ex (Japanese)
SV8a: Terastal Fest ex · 222/187 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
222/187
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raging Bolt ex (Japanese) Worth?
Raging Bolt ex (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV8a: Terastal Fest ex, card number 222/187. 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.
Raging Bolt ex (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raging Bolt ex (Japanese) (SV8a: Terastal Fest ex, 222/187) is worth around $10.85 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.85, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.85, Lightly Played $9.44, Moderately Played $13.75, Damaged $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 $36.74 — about 3.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.00.
Is It Worth Grading Raging Bolt ex (Japanese)?
Grading Raging Bolt ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.85) and a PSA 10 ($36.74) is about $25.89 — a 3.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.00, CGC 10 $35.00, CGC 9.5 $20.00. 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 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.28 | $11.28 | $11.28 | 85 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $37.14 | $37.14 | $37.14 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 54 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGS 10 | $47.87 | $47.87 | $47.87 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.74 | $36.74 | $36.74 | 84 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 36 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $58.88 | $58.88 | $58.88 | 11 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.44 | $9.44 | $9.44 | 55 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.75 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.85 | $10.00 | $11.72 | 1,144 |
Is Raging Bolt ex (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Raging Bolt 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 Raging Bolt ex (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
