Rillaboom
Darkness Ablaze · 197 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
Darkness AblazeNummer
197
Zeldzaamheid
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
7,770
Last Updated
Mar 6, 2026
About Rillaboom
Rillaboom is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Darkness Ablaze, numbered 197 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.
Rillaboom Price Analysis
The current market price for Rillaboom from Darkness Ablaze is $10.64 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $5.00 to a high of $99.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $35.00 — approximately 3.3x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -0.9% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (7,770+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Rillaboom
Professional grading is available for Rillaboom and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9, GSG 8 5, PCA 9 5, PGS 10, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, 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 unsold | BGS 9 5 | $44.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $10.64 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $38.00 | 38 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 19 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 19 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 18 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $28.00 | $5.00 | $99.99 | 7,505 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $80.00 | $19.99 | $79.99 | 125 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $44.00 | $32.50 | $50.00 | 55 |
Is Rillaboom a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Rillaboom sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. 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.
