Seaking
Ruby and Sapphire · 21/109 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
21/109
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Seaking: Rarity & Collectibility
Seaking 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 #21/109 of the Ruby and Sapphire 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 Seaking?
In 2026, a Near Mint Seaking (Rare, Ruby and Sapphire #21/109) changes hands at roughly $10.21, 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 $10.21, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.43. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $10.21, Lightly Played $3.81, Moderately Played $2.29, Heavily Played $0.77, Damaged $2.43 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Seaking is valued near $239.99 — about 24x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Seaking: 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) Seaking sits around $239.99 — roughly 24x 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 $9.50, CGC 10 $18.00, PSA 8 $13.00 — 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 | $6.77 | $6.77 | $6.77 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 4 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.95 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $239.99 | $239.99 | $239.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.00 | $12.50 | $13.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.43 | $2.43 | $2.43 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.81 | $3.81 | $3.81 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.29 | $2.29 | $2.29 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.21 | $10.21 | $10.21 | 21 |
Collector Outlook for Seaking
Seaking 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 Seaking on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
