Rocket's Entei ex
Team Rocket Returns · 97/109 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
97/109
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rocket's Entei ex Worth?
Rocket's Entei ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Team Rocket Returns, card number 97/109. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Rocket's Entei ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rocket's Entei ex (Team Rocket Returns, 97/109) is worth around $499.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $499.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $119.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $499.99, Lightly Played $360.00, Moderately Played $354.55, Heavily Played $96.31, Damaged $119.99 — 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 $4,700 — about 9.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $1,000.
Is It Worth Grading Rocket's Entei ex?
Grading Rocket's Entei ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($499.99) and a PSA 10 ($4,700) is about $4,200 — a 9.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $1,000, CGC 10 $1,300, PSA 8 $598.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $47.99 | $47.99 | $47.99 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $415.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $741.55 | $741.55 | $741.55 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $281.95 | $281.95 | $281.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $399.00 | $399.00 | $399.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $416.05 | $416.05 | $416.05 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $555.00 | $555.00 | $555.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $259.99 | $259.99 | $259.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $4,700 | $4,700 | $4,700 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $159.99 | $159.99 | $159.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $291.41 | $291.41 | $291.41 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $598.00 | $598.00 | $598.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $96.31 | $96.31 | $96.31 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $354.55 | $354.55 | $354.55 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $499.99 | $499.99 | $499.99 | 8 |
Is Rocket's Entei ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Rocket's Entei ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Rocket's Entei ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
