Morpeko
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set · 078/202 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
078/202
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Morpeko: Rarity & Collectibility
Morpeko 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 #078/202 of the SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set 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 Morpeko?
In 2026, a Near Mint Morpeko (Rare, SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set #078/202) changes hands at roughly $0.52, 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 $0.52, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $0.19. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.52, Lightly Played $0.40, Moderately Played $0.50, Heavily Played $0.19 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Morpeko is valued near $30.50 — about 59x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Morpeko: 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) Morpeko sits around $30.50 — roughly 59x 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. 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 | $2.39 | $2.39 | $2.39 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 64 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.52 | $0.45 | $0.65 | 301 |
Collector Outlook for Morpeko
Morpeko holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Morpeko on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
