Simisear
XY Base Set · 23/146 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY Base SetNumber
23/146
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Simisear: Rarity & Collectibility
Simisear 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 #23/146 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 Simisear?
In 2026, a Near Mint Simisear (Rare, XY Base Set #23/146) changes hands at roughly $0.63, 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 $0.63, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.24. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.63, Lightly Played $0.60, Moderately Played $0.41, Heavily Played $0.34, Damaged $0.24 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.60 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.41 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | 52 |
Collector Outlook for Simisear
Simisear 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 Simisear on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
