Cheryl (Secret)
SWSH05: Battle · 173/163 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
SWSH05: BattleNumber
173/163
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Cheryl (Secret) Worth?
Cheryl (Secret) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SWSH05: Battle, card number 173/163. 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.
Cheryl (Secret) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Cheryl (Secret) (SWSH05: Battle, 173/163) is worth around $6.54 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.54, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.62. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.54, Lightly Played $5.74, Moderately Played $5.49, Heavily Played $4.99, Damaged $5.62 — 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 $55.11 — about 8.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $22.99.
Is It Worth Grading Cheryl (Secret)?
Grading Cheryl (Secret) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.54) and a PSA 10 ($55.11) is about $48.57 — a 8.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $22.99, CGC 10 $60.00, CGC 9.5 $25.00. 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 | $6.73 | $6.73 | $6.73 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.91 | $9.91 | $9.91 | 27 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $55.11 | $55.11 | $55.11 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $22.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 23 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.62 | $5.62 | $5.62 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.74 | $6.01 | $6.01 | 45 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.49 | $5.49 | $5.49 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.54 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 401 |
Is Cheryl (Secret) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Cheryl (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 Cheryl (Secret)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
