Rhydon
Emerald · 19/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
EmeraldNumber
19/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Rhydon: Rarity & Collectibility
Rhydon 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 #19/106 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 Rhydon?
In 2026, a Near Mint Rhydon (Rare, Emerald #19/106) changes hands at roughly $28.37, 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 $28.37, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $4.12. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $28.37, Lightly Played $23.54, Moderately Played $13.99, Heavily Played $8.99, Damaged $4.12 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Rhydon is valued near $415.00 — about 15x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Rhydon: 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) Rhydon sits around $415.00 — roughly 15x 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 $91.00, CGC 10 $89.99, PSA 8 $45.00 — 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 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.54 | $21.54 | $21.54 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $42.49 | $42.49 | $42.49 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $415.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.12 | $4.12 | $4.12 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $23.54 | $23.54 | $23.54 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $28.37 | $28.37 | $28.37 | 33 |
Collector Outlook for Rhydon
Rhydon 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 Rhydon on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
