Aquapolis
Aquapolis · 023/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
023/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Aquapolis: Rarity & Collectibility
Aquapolis 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 #023/147 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 Aquapolis?
In 2026, a Near Mint Aquapolis (Rare, Aquapolis #023/147) changes hands at roughly $20.00, 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 $20.00, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $5.95. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $20.00, Lightly Played $31.56, Moderately Played $20.90, Heavily Played $19.20, Damaged $5.95 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Aquapolis is valued near $128.00 — about 6.4x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Aquapolis: 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) Aquapolis sits around $128.00 — roughly 6.4x 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, PSA 8 $21.76 — 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 | $21.02 | $21.02 | $21.02 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $29.68 | $29.68 | $29.68 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.76 | $21.76 | $21.76 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 19 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $109.99 | $109.99 | $109.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.95 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $31.56 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
Collector Outlook for Aquapolis
Aquapolis 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 Aquapolis on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.