Vaporeon
XY - Ancient Origins · 22/98 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
22/98
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Vaporeon Worth?
Vaporeon (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is an Uncommon from XY - Ancient Origins, card number 22/98. 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.
Vaporeon Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Vaporeon (XY - Ancient Origins, 22/98) is worth around $2.36 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.36, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.60. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.36, Lightly Played $1.28, Moderately Played $0.75, Heavily Played $0.80, Damaged $0.60 — 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 $390.00 — about 165x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $22.50.
Is It Worth Grading Vaporeon?
Grading Vaporeon can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.36) and a PSA 10 ($390.00) is about $387.64 — a 165x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $22.50, PSA 8 $12.50. 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 | $3.22 | $3.22 | $3.22 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.54 | $4.54 | $4.54 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.50 | $10.50 | $15.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.28 | $1.24 | $2.36 | 187 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 45 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.36 | $3.06 | $3.97 | 260 |
Is Vaporeon a Good Buy?
Vaporeon is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. 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.
