Rose (Secret)
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 196/189 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
196/189
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rose (Secret) Worth?
Rose (Secret) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, card number 196/189. 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.
Rose (Secret) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rose (Secret) (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 196/189) is worth around $3.08 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.08, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.45. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.08, Lightly Played $3.07, Moderately Played $2.85, Heavily Played $2.00, Damaged $1.45 — 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 $32.11 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.99.
Is It Worth Grading Rose (Secret)?
Grading Rose (Secret) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.08) and a PSA 10 ($32.11) is about $29.03 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.99, CGC 10 $12.00, CGC 9.5 $7.00. 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 | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.21 | $5.21 | $5.21 | 28 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.75 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $32.11 | $32.11 | $32.11 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.33 | $10.33 | $10.33 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.07 | $3.07 | $3.07 | 77 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.85 | $2.85 | $2.85 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.08 | $2.00 | $3.50 | 666 |
Is Rose (Secret) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Rose (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 Rose (Secret)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
