Girafarig
Dragon · 16/97 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
16/97
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Girafarig: Rarity & Collectibility
Girafarig 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 #16/97 of the Dragon 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 Girafarig?
In 2026, a Near Mint Girafarig (Rare, Dragon #16/97) changes hands at roughly $8.22, 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 $8.22, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.62. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $8.22, Lightly Played $5.73, Moderately Played $2.96, Heavily Played $2.00, Damaged $1.62 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $57.89 | $57.89 | $57.89 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $16.52 | $16.52 | $16.52 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.27 | $8.27 | $8.27 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $26.66 | $26.66 | $26.66 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.98 | $24.98 | $24.98 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $45.59 | $45.59 | $45.59 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.62 | $1.62 | $1.62 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.73 | $5.73 | $5.73 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.96 | $2.96 | $2.96 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.22 | $9.11 | $9.11 | 69 |
Collector Outlook for Girafarig
Girafarig holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Girafarig on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
