Tornadus
SWSH09: Brilliant · 126/172 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
126/172
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tornadus Worth?
Tornadus (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SWSH09: Brilliant set, card number 126/172. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Tornadus Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tornadus (SWSH09: Brilliant, 126/172) is worth around $0.20 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.20, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $0.18. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.20, Lightly Played $0.16, Moderately Played $0.18 — 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 $36.00 — about 180x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $5.00.
Is It Worth Grading Tornadus?
Grading Tornadus can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.20) and a PSA 10 ($36.00) is about $35.80 — a 180x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $5.00, PSA 8 $10.50. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | 262 |
Is Tornadus a Good Buy?
Tornadus is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Tornadus's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
