Glaceon
Dark Explorers · 30/108 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Dark ExplorersNumber
30/108
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Glaceon: Rarity & Collectibility
Glaceon 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 #30/108 of the Dark Explorers 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 Glaceon?
In 2026, a Near Mint Glaceon (Rare, Dark Explorers #30/108) changes hands at roughly $20.14, 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 $20.14, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $4.22. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $20.14, Lightly Played $14.12, Moderately Played $9.46, Heavily Played $7.00, Damaged $4.22 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Glaceon is valued near $455.00 — about 23x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Glaceon: 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) Glaceon sits around $455.00 — roughly 23x 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 $18.00, PSA 8 $18.15 — 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 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 10 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.49 | $6.49 | $6.49 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.15 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.22 | $4.22 | $4.22 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.12 | $14.69 | $19.99 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.46 | $9.46 | $9.46 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.14 | $29.50 | $29.50 | 74 |
Collector Outlook for Glaceon
Glaceon 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 Glaceon on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
