Primeape
Aquapolis · 029/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
029/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Primeape: Rarity & Collectibility
Primeape 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 #029/147 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 Primeape?
In 2026, a Near Mint Primeape (Rare, Aquapolis #029/147) changes hands at roughly $67.66, 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 $67.66, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $12.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $67.66, Lightly Played $36.91, Moderately Played $16.54, Heavily Played $32.99, Damaged $12.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Primeape is valued near $560.00 — about 8.3x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Primeape: 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) Primeape sits around $560.00 — roughly 8.3x 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 $60.00 — 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 | $36.14 | $36.14 | $36.14 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $51.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $35.76 | $35.76 | $35.76 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $560.00 | $560.00 | $560.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 9 |
| ebay | SGC 6 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $36.91 | $36.91 | $36.91 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $16.54 | $16.54 | $16.54 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $67.66 | $67.66 | $67.66 | 38 |
Collector Outlook for Primeape
Primeape 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 Primeape on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.