Primarina
SM Base Set · 41/149 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNummer
41/149
Zeldzaamheid
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
37
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Primarina
Primarina is a Rare card that stands out in the SM Base Set set, numbered 41/149 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.
Primarina Price Analysis
The current market price for Primarina from SM Base Set is $0.31 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.15 to a high of $0.36. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $35.00 — approximately 112.9x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $4.13. The card has seen a -13.9% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Primarina
Professional grading is available for Primarina and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10, 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 | PSA 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.31 | $0.15 | $0.36 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.23 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.23 | $0.29 | $0.29 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.42 | $0.23 | $0.33 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $4.13 | $4.13 | $4.13 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.79 | $1.79 | 8 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 4 |
Is Primarina a Good Investment?
Primarina carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. 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.
