Golurk (35)
XY - Ancient Origins · 35/98 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
35/98
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Golurk (35): Rarity & Collectibility
Golurk (35) 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 #35/98 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 Golurk (35)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Golurk (35) (Rare, XY - Ancient Origins #35/98) changes hands at roughly $2.95, 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 $2.95, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.09. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $2.95, Lightly Played $1.12, Moderately Played $0.79, Heavily Played $0.51, Damaged $1.09 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Golurk (35) is valued near $225.00 — about 76x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Golurk (35): 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) Golurk (35) sits around $225.00 — roughly 76x 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 $1.50 — 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 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.09 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.51 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.12 | $1.10 | $1.13 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.79 | $0.89 | $0.89 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.95 | $2.49 | $3.80 | 228 |
Collector Outlook for Golurk (35)
Golurk (35) 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 Golurk (35) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
