Tentacruel
Aquapolis · 038/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
038/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Tentacruel: Rarity & Collectibility
Tentacruel 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 #038/147 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 Tentacruel?
In 2026, a Near Mint Tentacruel (Rare, Aquapolis #038/147) changes hands at roughly $36.00, 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 $36.00, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $6.96. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $36.00, Lightly Played $23.94, Moderately Played $10.60, Heavily Played $16.99, Damaged $6.96 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Tentacruel is valued near $150.50 — about 4.2x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Tentacruel: 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) Tentacruel sits around $150.50 — roughly 4.2x 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 $51.08, CGC 9.5 $71.66, PSA 8 $34.00 — 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 | $31.49 | $31.49 | $31.49 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $27.13 | $27.13 | $27.13 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $71.66 | $71.66 | $71.66 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $51.08 | $51.08 | $51.08 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.96 | $6.96 | $6.96 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $23.94 | $23.94 | $23.94 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 12 |
Collector Outlook for Tentacruel
Tentacruel 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 Tentacruel on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.