Deoxys (Defense Forme)
Deoxys · 18/107 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DeoxysNumber
18/107
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Deoxys (Defense Forme): Rarity & Collectibility
Deoxys (Defense Forme) 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 #18/107 of the Deoxys 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 Deoxys (Defense Forme)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Deoxys (Defense Forme) (Rare, Deoxys #18/107) changes hands at roughly $59.99, 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 $59.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $18.92. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $59.99, Lightly Played $79.46, Moderately Played $37.93, Heavily Played $21.60, Damaged $18.92 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Deoxys (Defense Forme) is valued near $840.00 — about 14x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Deoxys (Defense Forme): 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) Deoxys (Defense Forme) sits around $840.00 — roughly 14x 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 $340.00, CGC 10 $132.50, CGC 9.5 $69.00 — 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 | DAMAGED | $3.10 | $3.10 | $3.10 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $72.21 | $72.21 | $72.21 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $840.00 | $840.00 | $840.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $101.24 | $101.24 | $101.24 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $340.00 | $305.00 | $374.99 | 26 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $18.92 | $18.92 | $18.92 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $79.46 | $79.46 | $79.46 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $37.93 | $37.93 | $37.93 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | PSA 8 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.95 | 16 |
Collector Outlook for Deoxys (Defense Forme)
Deoxys (Defense Forme) 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 Deoxys (Defense Forme) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
