Seel #18 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 8 Aug 2026Related Seel & chase cards
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Seel #18 comes from the Japanese Nihil Zero set, a 2026 release, and it's a common card with a cool, calm illustration from Kanami Ogata that captures why this little seal has stuck around in collectors' binders. If you're searching for Seel value, the short answer is that it's an affordable, approachable card, raw copies sit at $2, which makes it a fun one to chase without breaking the bank. It's the kind of card that reminds you collecting doesn't always have to be about chasing the rarest chase card in a set.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $1.38, down 8% over the past year, with an all-time high of $1.53 in April 2026.
Recent pulls of Seel
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Seel price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 1 graded, only 1 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $36 | 1 | - / 1 |
| PSA 9 | $12 | - | - / - |
| PSA 8 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 7 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 6 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 5 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 4 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 3 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 2 | - | - | - / - |
| PSA 1 | - | - | - / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $1.38 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Card number
- 18
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 80
- Stage
- Basic
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- 2
- Illustrator
- Kanami Ogata
Attacks
- Rain Splash10Water
- Wave Splash30Water · Water
Where to pull Seel
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The collector's take on Seel
Is Seel worth grading?
So is Seel worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy runs about $2, but a PSA 10 sells for $37, which works out to roughly 24.3 times the raw price. That jump looks tempting on paper, but gem mint is genuinely hard to land, corners, centering, and surface all have to cooperate, and grading fees plus shipping and wait times eat into any profit fast. A Grade 9 copy still fetches $12, so even a near miss isn't a total loss, but if you're grading purely to flip for profit on a common card like this, go in with your eyes open about the odds.
How rare is Seel?
Seel sits in the common rarity tier of Nihil Zero, which means it isn't scarce in the way a secret rare or alternate art chase card would be. Commons print in much higher numbers, so the value here isn't driven by a tight population, it's driven by demand from collectors who just like the card or want to complete their set. That's part of why the raw price stays low and accessible, while gem mint copies still carry a premium simply because so few survive pack-fresh and untouched.
Where can you pull Seel?
PackSpy has tracked Seel being pulled 66 times across collector-crypt, tilt-rips, and courtyard, which gives us a real, on-the-ground picture that price guides simply don't have. The biggest recorded pull for this card came in at $217, a nice reminder that even a common can occasionally surprise you if it lands in the right pack in great condition. We've seen it turn up in the Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, Pokemon Dime Pack, Pokémon Pro Pack, Pokémon Starter Pack, and The Amazing Chase Encore, so if you're hoping to pull one yourself, those are the products where it's actually shown up. Just remember, opening packs is a gamble, and most rips don't cover their cost, so chase Seel because you enjoy the hunt, not because you're counting on a payout.
Questions people ask
How much is Seel worth?+
A raw, ungraded Seel from Nihil Zero is valued at $2. It's a common card, so the price stays modest, but that also makes it an easy, low-pressure one to pick up for your collection.
Is Seel worth grading?+
It depends on your goals. A PSA 10 brings $37 versus $2 raw, a solid multiplier of 24.3x, but gem mint copies are tough to hit and grading costs can outweigh the gain on a common card, so grade for love of the card first, profit second.
How much is a PSA 10 Seel worth?+
A PSA 10 Seel is currently valued at $37. That's a big step up from the $2 raw price, but landing a true gem mint copy takes a sharp eye and a bit of luck, since even small surface or centering flaws can keep it out of that top grade.
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