Xatu
SV: Paldean Fates · 152/091 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
152/091
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Xatu: Rarity & Collectibility
Xatu in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #152/091 of the SV: Paldean Fates 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 Xatu?
In 2026, a Near Mint Xatu (Rare, SV: Paldean Fates #152/091) changes hands at roughly $2.52, 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 $2.52, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.79. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $2.52, Lightly Played $2.04, Moderately Played $2.00, Damaged $0.79 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Xatu is valued near $54.00 — about 21x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Xatu: 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) Xatu sits around $54.00 — roughly 21x 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 $14.99, CGC 10 $6.50 — 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 | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 43 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 8 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.04 | $2.12 | $2.27 | 111 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.52 | $1.79 | $7.47 | 1,438 |
Collector Outlook for Xatu
Xatu 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 Xatu on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
