Sidney (Secret)
SWSH08: Fusion Strike · 279/264 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
279/264
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sidney (Secret) Worth?
Sidney (Secret) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SWSH08: Fusion Strike, card number 279/264. 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.
Sidney (Secret) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sidney (Secret) (SWSH08: Fusion Strike, 279/264) is worth around $4.09 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.09, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.44. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.09, Lightly Played $3.07, Moderately Played $3.95, Heavily Played $0.99, Damaged $2.44 — 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 $39.99 — about 9.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $9.99.
Is It Worth Grading Sidney (Secret)?
Grading Sidney (Secret) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.09) and a PSA 10 ($39.99) is about $35.90 — a 9.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $9.99, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $11.50. 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 | NEAR MINT | $4.28 | $4.28 | $4.28 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.44 | $2.44 | $2.44 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.07 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 91 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.95 | $3.95 | $3.95 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.09 | $3.00 | $6.96 | 688 |
Is Sidney (Secret) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Sidney (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 Sidney (Secret)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
