Hoopa EX
XY - Ancient Origins · 36/98 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
36/98
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Hoopa EX Worth?
Hoopa EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Ancient Origins, card number 36/98. 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.
Hoopa EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Hoopa EX (XY - Ancient Origins, 36/98) is worth around $4.40 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.40, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.29. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.40, Lightly Played $3.29, Moderately Played $2.73, Heavily Played $1.73, Damaged $1.29 — 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 $78.00 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $75.00.
Is It Worth Grading Hoopa EX?
Grading Hoopa EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.40) and a PSA 10 ($78.00) is about $73.60 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $75.00, CGC 10 $17.05, PSA 8 $21.99. 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 | DAMAGED | $3.61 | $3.61 | $3.61 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.31 | $5.31 | $5.31 | 22 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 36 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.05 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 5 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.02 | $8.02 | $8.02 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.29 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.73 | $1.97 | $2.00 | 51 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.29 | $3.44 | $4.59 | 199 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.73 | $2.73 | $2.73 | 94 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.40 | $4.75 | $4.75 | 255 |
Is Hoopa EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Hoopa EX 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 Hoopa EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
