Ralts · Scarlet & Violet, what to know.
About the Ralts card
Numbered 211 of 250 in Scarlet & Violet, released in March 2023, Ralts is an Illustration Rare, a Basic Psychic-type carrying 70 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Ralts needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Jiro Sasumo.
Ralts carries this Pokédex flavor text: "The horns on its head provide a strong power that enables it to sense people's emotions."
What is Ralts worth?
Ralts is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Ralts before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Ralts is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the psychic foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Ralts
When you go to buy Ralts, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Ralts, so price the specific copy in front of you.
