Protective Orb
Unseen Forces · 90/115 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Unseen ForcesNummer
90/115
Zeldzaamheid
Uncommon
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
80
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Protective Orb
Protective Orb is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 90/115 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Protective Orb Price Analysis
The current market price for Protective Orb from Unseen Forces is $4.65 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.41 to a high of $4.41. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $300.00 — approximately 64.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $41.00. Over the past 30 days, Protective Orb has increased in value by +5.4%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 80 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Protective Orb
Professional grading is available for Protective Orb and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.47 | $2.06 | $2.06 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.23 | $1.24 | $1.24 | 6 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.73 | $2.73 | $2.73 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.65 | $4.41 | $4.41 | 18 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.50 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.12 | $15.12 | $15.12 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.00 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.50 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 8 |
Is Protective Orb a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Protective Orb typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
