Worker (Secret)
SWSH12: Silver Tempest · 209/195 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
209/195
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Worker (Secret) Worth?
Worker (Secret) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SWSH12: Silver Tempest, card number 209/195. 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.
Worker (Secret) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Worker (Secret) (SWSH12: Silver Tempest, 209/195) is worth around $4.32 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.32, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.43. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.32, Lightly Played $3.75, Moderately Played $3.54, Heavily Played $2.65, Damaged $3.43 — 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 $11.33 — about 2.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $23.96.
Is It Worth Grading Worker (Secret)?
Grading Worker (Secret) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.32) and a PSA 10 ($11.33) is about $7.01 — a 2.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $23.96, CGC 10 $30.00, CGC 9.5 $9.99. 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 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 36 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $11.33 | $11.33 | $11.33 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.96 | $23.96 | $23.96 | 20 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.43 | $3.43 | $3.43 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.65 | $2.65 | $2.65 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.75 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 103 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.54 | $3.54 | $3.54 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.32 | $3.00 | $5.99 | 907 |
Is Worker (Secret) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Worker (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 Worker (Secret)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
