Xatu
XY - Roaring Skies · 29/108 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
29/108
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Xatu: Rarity & Collectibility
Xatu 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 #29/108 of the XY - Roaring Skies 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 Xatu?
In 2026, a Near Mint Xatu (Rare, XY - Roaring Skies #29/108) changes hands at roughly $0.38, 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 $0.38, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.15. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.38, Lightly Played $0.24, Moderately Played $0.15, Heavily Played $0.25, 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 | $1.43 | $1.43 | $1.43 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.90 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | 60 |
Collector Outlook for Xatu
Xatu 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 Xatu on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
