Ordinary Rod
Sword Shield · 215 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
Sword ShieldNummer
215
Zeldzaamheid
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
720
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Ordinary Rod
Ordinary Rod is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Sword Shield, numbered 215 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.
Ordinary Rod Price Analysis
The current market price for Ordinary Rod from Sword Shield is $7.33 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.00 to a high of $22.00. Over the past 30 days, Ordinary Rod has increased in value by +5.2%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (720+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Ordinary Rod
Professional grading is available for Ordinary Rod and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: 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 | $7.33 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $7.50 | $4.00 | $22.00 | 720 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 5 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 8 |
Is Ordinary Rod a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Ordinary Rod sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. 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.
