Aegislash (85)
XY Base Set · 85/146 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY Base SetNumber
85/146
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Aegislash (85): Rarity & Collectibility
Aegislash (85) 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 #85/146 of the XY Base Set 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 Aegislash (85)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Aegislash (85) (Rare, XY Base Set #85/146) changes hands at roughly $0.98, 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 $0.98, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.50. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.98, Lightly Played $0.59, Moderately Played $0.53, Heavily Played $0.55, Damaged $0.50 — 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 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $1.95 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.59 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.53 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.98 | 64 |
Collector Outlook for Aegislash (85)
Aegislash (85) 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 Aegislash (85) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
