Paras
Base Set 2 · 085/130 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Nomor
085/130
Kelangkaan
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
899
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Paras
Paras is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 085/130 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Paras Price Analysis
The current market price for Paras from Base Set 2 is $0.57 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.34 to a high of $0.34. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $64.95 — approximately 113.9x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $9.99. Over the past 30 days, Paras has increased in value by +16.3%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (899+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Paras
Professional grading is available for Paras and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.29 | $1.42 | $1.42 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.09 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.19 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $2.33 | $2.33 | $2.33 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $1.25 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $64.95 | $39.35 | $39.35 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 85 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.35 | $0.20 | $0.35 | 330 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.57 | $0.34 | $0.34 | 205 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.20 | $0.25 | 207 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.20 | 42 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.75 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.37 | $12.37 | $12.37 | 1 |
Is Paras a Good Investment?
As a common card, Paras's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
