Hypno
Aquapolis · 016/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
016/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Hypno: Rarity & Collectibility
Hypno 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 #016/147 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 Hypno?
In 2026, a Near Mint Hypno (Rare, Aquapolis #016/147) changes hands at roughly $43.96, 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 $43.96, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $20.84. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $43.96, Lightly Played $33.20, Moderately Played $39.89, Heavily Played $11.53, Damaged $20.84 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Hypno is valued near $160.00 — about 3.6x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Hypno: 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) Hypno sits around $160.00 — roughly 3.6x 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 $95.00, CGC 10 $399.00, PSA 8 $49.50 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $399.00 | $399.00 | $399.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $39.88 | $39.88 | $39.88 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $53.04 | $53.04 | $53.04 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.77 | $11.77 | $11.77 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $20.84 | $20.84 | $20.84 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.53 | $11.53 | $11.53 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $33.20 | $33.20 | $33.20 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $39.89 | $39.89 | $39.89 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $43.96 | $43.96 | $43.96 | 10 |
Collector Outlook for Hypno
Hypno 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 Hypno on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.