Groudon
XY - Primal Clash · 84/160 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
84/160
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Groudon: Rarity & Collectibility
Groudon 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 #84/160 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 Groudon?
In 2026, a Near Mint Groudon (Rare, XY - Primal Clash #84/160) changes hands at roughly $1.78, 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 $1.78, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.22. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $1.78, Lightly Played $0.77, Moderately Played $0.67, Heavily Played $1.25, Damaged $0.22 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Groudon is valued near $500.00 — about 281x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Groudon: 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) Groudon sits around $500.00 — roughly 281x 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 $40.00, PSA 8 $20.00 — 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 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.95 | $3.95 | $3.95 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $8.16 | $8.16 | $8.16 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | 82 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.67 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.78 | $2.47 | $2.47 | 156 |
Collector Outlook for Groudon
Groudon 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 Groudon on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
