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Pokedex #87 value & price

Card 87
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Reviewed by · Updated 25 Aug 2026
Ungraded market value
$0.77
PSA 9
$43
PSA 10 · Gem Mint
$130

Pokedex is one of those Base Set cards that quietly slips under the radar next to the big holo rares, but it's got its own charm as a trainer card from the very first set Pokemon ever released. If you're checking Pokedex value right now, the short answer is that it sits at the affordable end of the Base Set lineup raw, but climbs fast once it's graded. That gap between a common find and a pristine slab is exactly what makes this card fun to track.

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The collector's take on Pokedex

Is Pokedex worth grading?

So is Pokedex worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy sits around $1, but a PSA 10 sells for $163, which works out to roughly 131.1 times the raw price. That's a real jump, and it's the kind of number that gets people excited about sending cards in. But gem mint 10s are hard to land, Base Set cards from this era often show centering issues or print lines that keep them out of that top grade, and grading fees plus shipping and turnaround time eat into your margin fast. A Grade 9 still brings $41, which is a solid outcome if a 10 doesn't come through, so it's not all or nothing. Just go in knowing that grading is a bet on condition, not a guarantee.

How rare is Pokedex?

There's no population data logged for Pokedex yet, so it's hard to say exactly how many gem mint copies exist out there. What we can say is that Base Set cards in true PSA 10 condition are consistently tough to find, simply because of how these cards were printed and handled decades ago. When population stays thin, prices at the top end tend to hold or climb, and that's very much the story here with the wide spread between raw and PSA 10 pricing.

Where can you pull Pokedex?

This is where PackSpy actually earns its keep. We track real pulls across pack opening sites, and as of now, Pokedex hasn't shown up in any recorded rip. That tells you something useful: this isn't a card you should expect to hit from a pack. If you want one, your best bet is the secondary market, buying raw or already graded, rather than chasing it through openings. We'll keep watching and update this page the moment a pull comes through.

Questions people ask

How much is Pokedex worth?+

A raw, ungraded Pokedex from Base Set is currently valued around $1. Grading changes that picture significantly, with a Grade 9 worth $41 and a PSA 10 reaching $163.

Is Pokedex worth grading?+

It can be, especially since a PSA 10 is worth about 131.1 times the raw price. Just keep in mind gem mint 10s are genuinely hard to hit on Base Set cards, and grading costs and turnaround time are worth weighing before you send one in.

How much is a PSA 10 Pokedex worth?+

A PSA 10 Pokedex is valued at $163, a big step up from the $1 raw price and the $41 you'd get for a Grade 9. That's the reward for landing a truly pristine copy.

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