Manaphy
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars · 041/172 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
041/172
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Manaphy: Rarity & Collectibility
Manaphy 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 #041/172 of the SWSH09: Brilliant Stars 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 Manaphy?
In 2026, a Near Mint Manaphy (Rare, SWSH09: Brilliant Stars #041/172) changes hands at roughly $0.48, 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 $0.48, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.80. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.48, Lightly Played $0.33, Moderately Played $0.46, Heavily Played $0.86, Damaged $0.80 — 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 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.14 | $1.29 | $2.99 | 18 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.33 | $0.24 | $0.40 | 230 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.46 | $0.34 | $0.34 | 82 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | 488 |
Collector Outlook for Manaphy
Manaphy 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 Manaphy on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
