Clauncher #205 — Scarlet & Violet Pokémon card

Clauncher #205 Value

Name: Clauncher #205 — Scarlet & Violet
Brand: Pokémon

Scarlet & Violet · Card 205/258 · Illustration rare · 2023

Clauncher #205 is one of those Scarlet & Violet illustration rares that stops people mid-scroll, and Shinya Komatsu's artwork is exactly why. Since its release in 2023, it's become a nice little target for collectors who love the quirky, water-type charm of this pull. If you're checking Clauncher value before buying, selling, or just daydreaming about your binder, you're in the right place.

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Market value & price

Raw / Ungraded

$8.00

Grade 9

$21

PSA 10

$168

PSA 10 is 21.0× the raw price

Value by grade

Where it drops

Pulled 1× on PackSpy across Packs · biggest hit $9.43.

Found in packs: Catch 'em All - Scarlet & Violet

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Clauncher price history

Ungraded value is $8.00, up 65% over the past year, with an all-time high of $15 in March 2023.

Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.

Card details

Set: Scarlet & Violet
Card number: 205 of 258
Rarity: Illustration rare
Type: Water
HP: 70
Stage: Basic
Weakness: Lightning ×2
Retreat cost: 1
Illustrator: Shinya Komatsu
Released: 2023

Attacks

Vise Grip10
Water

Clauncher — collector's take

Is Clauncher worth grading?

So, is Clauncher worth grading? Here's the honest breakdown: a raw copy sits at $8, a Grade 9 climbs to $21, and a PSA 10 jumps all the way to $168, which works out to about 21.0x the raw price. That's a real gap, but gem mint is called gem mint for a reason, it's genuinely hard to land a perfect 10 on illustration rares like this because the borders and detailed art show every little edge ding or print line. Add in grading fees and turnaround time, and you're taking a bit of a gamble, so only send it in if your copy looks flawless under a loupe. If it's got soft corners or centering issues, you're often better off enjoying it raw or selling as is.

How rare is it?

PackSpy doesn't have a specific population count on file for Clauncher, so we won't pretend otherwise, but illustration rares as a category are printed sparingly compared to your standard commons and uncommons, which is part of why they carry a premium even at the raw level. That scarcity tier is baked into the $8 raw price already sitting above basic cards, and it's exactly why PSA 10 copies command such a jump in value. Fewer near perfect copies exist simply because fewer high quality raw copies exist to begin with.

Where to pull it

This is where PackSpy's tracking actually tells you something a price guide can't: we've recorded Clauncher pulled 1 time across the pack sites we monitor, with the biggest recorded pull value coming in at $9. That single pull showed up in Catch 'em All - Scarlet & Violet, which tells you this card isn't exactly flooding pack openings. If you're chasing Clauncher through packs specifically, know that it's a rare sighting based on what we've tracked, and most collectors end up picking one up on the secondary market instead. Worth remembering too, opening packs is a gamble and most rips don't come close to what you paid, so treat any pull as a bonus, not a plan.

Questions people ask

How much is Clauncher worth?

A raw, ungraded Clauncher #205 currently sits at $8. Graded copies are worth more, with a Grade 9 at $21 and a PSA 10 reaching $168, so condition makes a real difference here.

Is Clauncher worth grading?

It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth 21.0x the raw price at $168 versus $8. But gem mint copies are tough to pull off, and grading costs and time add real risk, so it only makes sense if your card is in excellent shape to start.

What set is Clauncher from?

Clauncher #205 comes from the Scarlet & Violet set, released in 2023. It's an illustration rare featuring artwork by Shinya Komatsu, which is a big part of why collectors seek it out.