Manectric EX
XY - Phantom Forces · 23/119 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
23/119
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Manectric EX Worth?
Manectric EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Phantom Forces, card number 23/119. 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.
Manectric EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Manectric EX (XY - Phantom Forces, 23/119) is worth around $2.57 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.57, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.57, Lightly Played $2.13, Moderately Played $1.90, Heavily Played $1.20, Damaged $1.00 — 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 $24.50 — about 9.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.99.
Is It Worth Grading Manectric EX?
Grading Manectric EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.57) and a PSA 10 ($24.50) is about $21.93 — a 9.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.99, PSA 8 $9.40. 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 | $2.74 | $2.74 | $2.74 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.64 | $6.64 | $6.64 | 17 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.90 | $2.90 | $2.90 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.20 | $1.09 | $1.09 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.13 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 122 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.90 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 65 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.57 | $2.57 | $2.57 | 118 |
Is Manectric EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Manectric 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 Manectric EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
