Vaporeon
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery · TG02/TG30 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
TG02/TG30
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Vaporeon Worth?
Vaporeon (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, card number TG02/TG30. 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.
Vaporeon Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Vaporeon (SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, TG02/TG30) is worth around $18.20 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $18.20, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.15. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $18.20, Lightly Played $15.49, Moderately Played $12.46, Heavily Played $9.07, Damaged $8.15 — 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 $189.99 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $36.53.
Is It Worth Grading Vaporeon?
Grading Vaporeon can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($18.20) and a PSA 10 ($189.99) is about $171.79 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $36.53, CGC 10 $175.00, CGC 9.5 $13.50. 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 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.10 | $11.99 | $17.00 | 174 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.05 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $28.67 | $28.67 | $28.67 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 38 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $22.50 | $20.00 | $24.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $189.99 | $189.99 | $189.99 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.77 | $5.77 | $5.77 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.54 | $10.00 | $11.07 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $36.53 | $36.53 | $36.53 | 49 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.15 | $13.75 | $13.75 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.07 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.49 | $15.00 | $19.00 | 893 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.46 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 111 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $18.20 | $13.74 | $24.27 | 4,307 |
Is Vaporeon a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Vaporeon is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Vaporeon's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
