Relicanth
Emerald · 18/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
EmeraldNumber
18/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Relicanth: Rarity & Collectibility
Relicanth 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 #18/106 of the Emerald 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 Relicanth?
In 2026, a Near Mint Relicanth (Rare, Emerald #18/106) changes hands at roughly $45.20, 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 $45.20, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $4.69. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $45.20, Lightly Played $10.00, Moderately Played $11.63, Heavily Played $5.50, Damaged $4.69 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Relicanth is valued near $380.00 — about 8.4x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Relicanth: 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) Relicanth sits around $380.00 — roughly 8.4x 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 $32.51, PSA 8 $55.00 — 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 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.25 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $32.51 | $32.51 | $32.51 | 6 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.69 | $4.69 | $4.69 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.63 | $11.63 | $11.63 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 | 48 |
Collector Outlook for Relicanth
Relicanth 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 Relicanth on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
