Rillaboom (Secret)
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 197/189 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
197/189
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rillaboom (Secret) Worth?
Rillaboom (Secret) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, card number 197/189. 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.
Rillaboom (Secret) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rillaboom (Secret) (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 197/189) is worth around $6.35 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.35, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.12. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.35, Lightly Played $5.30, Moderately Played $4.09, Heavily Played $3.98, Damaged $3.12 — 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 $44.99 — about 7.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.81.
Is It Worth Grading Rillaboom (Secret)?
Grading Rillaboom (Secret) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.35) and a PSA 10 ($44.99) is about $38.64 — a 7.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.81, CGC 10 $34.00, 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 | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 42 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $28.29 | $28.29 | $28.29 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $9.52 | $9.52 | $9.52 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $33.07 | $33.07 | $33.07 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.81 | $30.81 | $30.81 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.12 | $3.12 | $3.12 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.98 | $3.98 | $3.98 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.30 | $5.22 | $5.22 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.09 | $4.09 | $4.09 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.35 | $6.00 | $7.15 | 680 |
Is Rillaboom (Secret) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Rillaboom (Secret) are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Rillaboom (Secret)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
