Ludicolo (Alpha)
XY - Primal Clash · 37/160 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
37/160
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Ludicolo (Alpha): Rarity & Collectibility
Ludicolo (Alpha) 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 #37/160 of the XY - Primal Clash 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 Ludicolo (Alpha)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ludicolo (Alpha) (Rare, XY - Primal Clash #37/160) changes hands at roughly $5.03, 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 $5.03, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.04. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $5.03, Lightly Played $2.60, Moderately Played $1.60, Heavily Played $1.46, Damaged $1.04 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Ludicolo (Alpha) is valued near $162.50 — about 32x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Ludicolo (Alpha): 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) Ludicolo (Alpha) sits around $162.50 — roughly 32x 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 $23.84, CGC 9.5 $8.00, PSA 8 $20.50 — 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 | DAMAGED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.11 | $4.11 | $4.11 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.24 | $7.24 | $7.24 | 14 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.84 | $23.84 | $23.84 | 4 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.46 | $1.46 | $1.46 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.60 | $1.60 | $2.99 | 123 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.03 | $3.17 | $3.17 | 183 |
Collector Outlook for Ludicolo (Alpha)
Ludicolo (Alpha) 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 Ludicolo (Alpha) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
