Persian
HeartGold SoulSilver · 27/123 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
27/123
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Persian: Rarity & Collectibility
Persian 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 #27/123 of the HeartGold SoulSilver 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 Persian?
In 2026, a Near Mint Persian (Rare, HeartGold SoulSilver #27/123) changes hands at roughly $9.97, 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 $9.97, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.99. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $9.97, Lightly Played $5.76, Moderately Played $1.77, Heavily Played $1.36, Damaged $0.99 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.23 | $7.23 | $7.23 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.85 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $9.69 | $9.69 | $9.69 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.76 | $5.76 | $5.76 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.77 | $1.77 | $1.77 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.97 | $9.97 | $9.97 | 55 |
Collector Outlook for Persian
Persian 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 Persian on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
