Delcatty
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 142/189 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
142/189
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Delcatty: Rarity & Collectibility
Delcatty 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 #142/189 of the SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze 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 Delcatty?
In 2026, a Near Mint Delcatty (Rare, SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze #142/189) changes hands at roughly $0.53, 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 $0.53, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.22. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.53, Lightly Played $0.38, Moderately Played $0.32, Damaged $0.22 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Delcatty is valued near $56.00 — about 106x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Delcatty: 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) Delcatty sits around $56.00 — roughly 106x 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.87 | $2.87 | $2.87 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.38 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.38 | $0.30 | $0.37 | 128 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.53 | $0.45 | $0.55 | 373 |
Collector Outlook for Delcatty
Delcatty 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 Delcatty on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
