Unown
XY - Ancient Origins · 30/98 · Common
Current Prices
Nummer
30/98
Seltenheit
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
913
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Unown
Unown is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 30/98 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Unown Price Analysis
The current market price for Unown from XY - Ancient Origins is $0.59 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.59 to a high of $0.59. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $19.97. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.7% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (913+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Unown
Professional grading is available for Unown and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.59 | $0.59 | $0.59 | 172 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.49 | $0.47 | $0.47 | 107 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $2.75 | $9.61 | $14.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.37 | 599 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.14 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.91 | $3.56 | $3.56 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.97 | $19.97 | $19.97 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.45 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 9 |
Is Unown a Good Investment?
As a common card, Unown's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. 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.
