Rare Candy
Scarlet Violet · 256 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
Scarlet VioletNumber
256
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
30,600
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Rare Candy
Rare Candy is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Scarlet Violet, numbered 256 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Rare Candy Price Analysis
The current market price for Rare Candy from Scarlet Violet is $4.62 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.99 to a high of $50.00. The card has seen a -16.6% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (30,600+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Rare Candy
Professional grading is available for Rare Candy and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $4.62 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $44.95 | 75 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $8.00 | $5.00 | $24.90 | 1,030 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $8.00 | $2.99 | $50.00 | 29,500 |
Is Rare Candy a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Rare Candy sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
