Entei (14)
XY - Ancient Origins · 14/98 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
14/98
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Entei (14): Rarity & Collectibility
Entei (14) 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 #14/98 of the XY - Ancient Origins 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 Entei (14)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Entei (14) (Rare, XY - Ancient Origins #14/98) changes hands at roughly $2.32, 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 $2.32, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.50. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $2.32, Lightly Played $0.66, Moderately Played $0.63, Heavily Played $0.56, Damaged $0.50 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Entei (14) is valued near $299.00 — about 129x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Entei (14): 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) Entei (14) sits around $299.00 — roughly 129x 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 $11.50, PSA 8 $10.50 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.16 | $4.16 | $4.16 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $7.66 | $7.66 | $7.66 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.66 | $0.86 | $0.86 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.32 | $2.32 | $2.32 | 176 |
Collector Outlook for Entei (14)
Entei (14) 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 Entei (14) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
