Golem (49)
Expedition · 049/165 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumber
049/165
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Golem (49): Rarity & Collectibility
Golem (49) 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 #049/165 of the Expedition 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 Golem (49)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Golem (49) (Rare, Expedition #049/165) changes hands at roughly $23.19, 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 $23.19, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $3.84. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $23.19, Lightly Played $11.69, Moderately Played $9.33, Heavily Played $6.23, Damaged $3.84 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Golem (49) is valued near $132.50 — about 5.7x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Golem (49): 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) Golem (49) sits around $132.50 — roughly 5.7x 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 $58.44, CGC 10 $95.00, CGC 9.5 $54.99 — 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 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.48 | $17.48 | $17.48 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $24.77 | $24.77 | $24.77 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $58.44 | $58.44 | $58.44 | 16 |
| ebay | TAG 4 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.84 | $3.84 | $3.84 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.23 | $6.23 | $6.23 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.69 | $11.69 | $11.69 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.33 | $9.33 | $9.33 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.19 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 43 |
Collector Outlook for Golem (49)
Golem (49) 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 Golem (49) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
