Slowbro
Aquapolis · 033/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
033/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Slowbro: Rarity & Collectibility
Slowbro 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 #033/147 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 Slowbro?
In 2026, a Near Mint Slowbro (Rare, Aquapolis #033/147) changes hands at roughly $32.99, 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 $32.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $28.41. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $32.99, Lightly Played $139.75, Moderately Played $33.33, Heavily Played $63.00, Damaged $28.41 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Slowbro is valued near $157.73 — about 4.8x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Slowbro: 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) Slowbro sits around $157.73 — roughly 4.8x 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 $138.15, PSA 8 $87.00 — 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 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $157.73 | $157.73 | $157.73 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.15 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $28.41 | $28.41 | $28.41 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.75 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $33.33 | $33.33 | $33.33 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 12 |
Collector Outlook for Slowbro
Slowbro 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 Slowbro on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.