Zangoose
Emerald · 21/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
EmeraldNumber
21/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Zangoose: Rarity & Collectibility
Zangoose 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 #21/106 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 Zangoose?
In 2026, a Near Mint Zangoose (Rare, Emerald #21/106) changes hands at roughly $43.82, 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 $43.82, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $7.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $43.82, Lightly Played $20.11, Moderately Played $11.95, Heavily Played $8.40, Damaged $7.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Zangoose is valued near $700.00 — about 16x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Zangoose: 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) Zangoose sits around $700.00 — roughly 16x 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 $129.99, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $49.00 — 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 | $7.27 | $7.27 | $7.27 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.48 | $6.48 | $6.48 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.04 | $17.04 | $17.04 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.77 | $15.77 | $15.77 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.11 | $20.11 | $20.11 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.95 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $43.82 | $43.82 | $43.82 | 32 |
Collector Outlook for Zangoose
Zangoose 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 Zangoose on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
