Orthworm
SV02: Paldea · 224/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
SV02: PaldeaNumber
224/193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 25, 2026
About Orthworm
Orthworm is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SV02: Paldea, numbered 224/193 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Orthworm Price Analysis
The current market price for Orthworm from SV02: Paldea is $5.31 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $3.99 to a high of $13.98. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $120.00 — approximately 22.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $9.50.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.69 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.09 | $5.09 | $5.09 | 48 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.24 | $10.49 | $11.99 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.39 | $4.39 | $4.39 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.22 | $3.90 | $4.78 | 313 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.32 | $4.75 | $4.75 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.31 | $3.99 | $13.98 | 1,499 |
Is Orthworm a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Orthworm is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. 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.
