Elekid
Aquapolis · 009/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
009/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Elekid: Rarity & Collectibility
Elekid in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #009/147 of the Aquapolis set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Elekid?
In 2026, a Near Mint Elekid (Rare, Aquapolis #009/147) changes hands at roughly $30.66, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $30.66, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $9.21. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $30.66, Lightly Played $23.49, Moderately Played $17.71, Heavily Played $9.38, Damaged $9.21 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Elekid is valued near $2,900 — about 95x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Elekid: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Elekid sits around $2,900 — roughly 95x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $75.00, PSA 8 $46.45 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.45 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $9.21 | $9.21 | $9.21 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.38 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $23.49 | $23.49 | $23.49 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $17.71 | $17.71 | $17.71 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $30.66 | $30.66 | $30.66 | 12 |
Collector Outlook for Elekid
Elekid holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Elekid on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.