Rare Candy #256
From Scarlet & Violet, Rare Candy (#256) is a Hyper Rare Trainer card valued at $6.29 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Rare Candy #256 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Rare Candy at a glance
- Scarlet & Violet, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Hyper Rare rarity.
- Live market value $6.29 for the Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €4.81 (7d), €4.72 (30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €4.69 (EUR).
Rare Candy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rare Candy #256.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $6.16
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Rare Candy #256
Scarlet & Violet placed Rare Candy at #256; the Trainer card entered the market in 2023 within the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Trainer of the Item type, valued by players and collectors.
The card is illustrated by Studio Bora Inc. and currently trades at $6.29 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #256 / 198
- Rarity
- Hyper Rare
- Illustrator
- Studio Bora Inc.
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2023/03/31
Rare Candy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rare Candy #256 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
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Rare Candy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rare Candy #256.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $6.29.
In the $6.29 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $6.29 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Rare Candy trends at €4.69 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.53, lowest NM €1.40).
Rare Candy price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €4.81 against a 30-day average of €4.72 (+1.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.11, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.69.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $5.61–$6.29. The most recent snapshot of $6.29 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 4.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 3.2%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Rare Candy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Rare Candy at $6.29 nets roughly $5.16 on eBay, $5.19 on TCGplayer, $5.63 via Cardmarket, $5.30 on Whatnot or $6.29 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.13.
As a hyper rare card, Rare Candy sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Rare Candy #256.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Rare Candy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rare Candy #256 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $6.29 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.26 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Rare Candy within Scarlet & Violet
Rare Candy ranks #29 of 35 tracked Scarlet & Violet cards by market value, against a set median of $11.64.
That is 46% below the middle of the set — a top-20% position.
The set's top card is Gardevoir ex (#245), valued at $67.90.
What makes Rare Candy valuable
- With steady supply, Rare Candy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Rare Candy is a Hyper Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Rare Candy is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- The Studio Bora Inc. artwork gives Rare Candy appeal beyond pure playability.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Rare Candy
- Because it is a Trainer card, Rare Candy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Rare Candy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Rare Candy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.29 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.81 and €4.72) to time entries and exits.
Rare Candy value questions
How much is Rare Candy worth?
Rare Candy trades near $6.29 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $3.00–—; Cardmarket shows €4.69.
Should I buy Rare Candy?
The card is steady on recent averages. Hyper Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Rare Candy?
Rare Candy is a Hyper Rare card from Scarlet & Violet (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Rare Candy?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.29). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Rare Candy sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.29. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Rare Candy cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Hyper Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Studio Bora Inc. also matters to collector demand.
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