Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art)
SWSH06: Chilling Reign · 172/198 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
172/198
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) Worth?
Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH06: Chilling Reign, card number 172/198. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) (SWSH06: Chilling Reign, 172/198) is worth around $21.71 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $21.71, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $12.26. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $21.71, Lightly Played $19.83, Moderately Played $19.62, Heavily Played $14.20, Damaged $12.26 — 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 $85.00 — about 3.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art)?
Grading Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($21.71) and a PSA 10 ($85.00) is about $63.29 — a 3.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $53.99, CGC 9.5 $16.01. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 20 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $53.99 | $53.99 | $53.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $16.01 | $16.01 | $16.01 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 19 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.55 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $12.26 | $12.26 | $12.26 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.20 | $14.20 | $14.20 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.83 | $21.95 | $21.95 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $19.62 | $19.62 | $19.62 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $21.71 | $19.50 | $21.26 | 455 |
Is Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
