Boltund
SWSH05: Battle Styles · 053/163 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
053/163
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Boltund: Rarity & Collectibility
Boltund 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 #053/163 of the SWSH05: Battle Styles 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 Boltund?
In 2026, a Near Mint Boltund (Rare, SWSH05: Battle Styles #053/163) changes hands at roughly $0.26, 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 $0.26, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $0.08. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.26, Lightly Played $0.28, Moderately Played $0.08 — 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 | $1.69 | $1.69 | $1.69 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.28 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 58 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.40 | 378 |
Collector Outlook for Boltund
Boltund 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 Boltund on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
