Tarountula
Violet ex · 079 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
Violet exNummer
079
Seltenheit
Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
1,650
Last Updated
Mar 10, 2026
About Tarountula
Tarountula is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Violet ex, numbered 079 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Tarountula Price Analysis
The current market price for Tarountula from Violet ex is $1.29 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.80 to a high of $8.50. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $35.00 — approximately 27.1x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +0.8% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,650+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Tarountula
Professional grading is available for Tarountula and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGS 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $1.29 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $0.80 | $8.50 | 1,610 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| cardmarket unsold | SFG 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 3 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $17.50 | $10.00 | $25.50 | 11 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 | $15.95 | $15.00 | $16.90 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $22.66 | $18.99 | $29.00 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGS 9 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $9.99 | $1.39 | $20.00 | 25 |
Is Tarountula a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Tarountula 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. 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.
