Primeape
FireRed & LeafGreen · 28/112 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
28/112
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Primeape: Rarity & Collectibility
Primeape 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 #28/112 of the FireRed & LeafGreen 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 Primeape?
In 2026, a Near Mint Primeape (Rare, FireRed & LeafGreen #28/112) changes hands at roughly $13.74, 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 $13.74, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $3.80. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $13.74, Lightly Played $8.35, Moderately Played $6.97, Heavily Played $4.46, Damaged $3.80 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $9.64 | $9.64 | $9.64 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.00 | $9.00 | $14.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.80 | $3.80 | $3.80 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.46 | $4.46 | $4.46 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.35 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.97 | $6.48 | $11.41 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.74 | $13.74 | $13.74 | 61 |
Collector Outlook for Primeape
Primeape 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 Primeape on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
