Ludicolo
Detective Pikachu · 2/18 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
2/18
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Ludicolo: Rarity & Collectibility
Ludicolo in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #2/18 of the Detective Pikachu 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 Ludicolo?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ludicolo (Rare, Detective Pikachu #2/18) changes hands at roughly $0.90, 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 $0.90, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.35. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.90, Lightly Played $0.58, Moderately Played $0.43, Heavily Played $0.36, Damaged $0.35 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Ludicolo is valued near $152.50 — about 169x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Ludicolo: 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) Ludicolo sits around $152.50 — roughly 169x 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 $9.50, PSA 8 $13.50 — 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 | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 17 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.35 | $1.35 | $1.35 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.18 | $2.18 | $2.18 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.36 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.58 | $0.49 | $0.56 | 257 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | 98 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.90 | $0.75 | $1.00 | 396 |
Collector Outlook for Ludicolo
Ludicolo holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Ludicolo on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
