
Paras
XY - BREAKthrough · 1/162 · Common
Current Prices
Number
1/162
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Paras: Rarity & Collectibility
Paras in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #1/162 of the XY - BREAKthrough 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 Paras?
In 2026, a Near Mint Paras (Common, XY - BREAKthrough #1/162) changes hands at roughly $0.44, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.44, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.15. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.44, Lightly Played $0.26, Moderately Played $0.03, Damaged $0.15 — 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 | $1.96 | $1.96 | $1.96 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.06 | $2.06 | $2.06 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.44 | $0.47 | $0.47 | 92 |
Collector Outlook for Paras
As a Common, Paras earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. 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 Paras on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.