Pokemon card values › Destined Rivals › Rotom #197

Set	Destined Rivals
Card number	197
Rarity	Illustration Rare
Type	Pokémon
HP	60
Artist	Taiga Kayama
Released	May 2025

Rotom #197 Value (Destined Rivals)

$2.75 raw near mintPSA 10: $70.00

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Rotom #197 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.75, a PSA 10 sells for around $70.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €2.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Rotom appears as an Illustration Rare in the Destined Rivals expansion of the Scarlet & Violet series released in May 2025. Artwork by Taiga Kayama captures Rotom with dynamic energy, reflecting its electric-ghost type status. It ranks moderately in set value among 244 cards.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$2.75
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€2.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€2.30
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€2.28
Cardmarket listings available	997
eBay PSA 10 median (USD)	$70.00

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Rotom #197: rarity, grading and trend

Rotom #197 is an Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Destined Rivals, the Scarlet & Violet era (2025). It ranks as number 50 by price out of 244 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 25x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -13%, from $3.15 to $2.75. The illustration is by Taiga Kayama.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
PSA	10	$78.12	-

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Given the moderate raw price range and a strong PSA 10 multiple over 20 times, investing in grading might benefit, especially when focusing on surface and corner preservation common to this era's rainbow-foil cards.

Rotom price history

Apr 24, 2026Low $2.59 · High $3.90Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€2.00	$2.80
Oct 2026	€2.00	$2.88
Sep 2026	€2.05	$3.41
Aug 2026	€2.76	$3.28
Jul 2026	€2.85	$2.90
Jun 2026	€2.91	$2.90
May 2026	€2.82	$2.90
Apr 2026	€2.98	$2.90

Taiga Kayama's distinct artistic style adds appeal for art-focused collectors interested in the Illustration Rare subclass. The card bridges fan interest between Rotom's unique Pokédex status and solid set demand.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rotom #197 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.75, a PSA 10 sells for around $70.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €2.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is a PSA 10 Rotom #197 worth?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Rotom #197 sells for about $70.00 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $2.75 for a raw near mint copy.

Is Rotom #197 rare?

Rotom #197 is printed at Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 50 by price among the 244 cards in Destined Rivals. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Rotom #197 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it dropped -13% to about $2.75. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

Is Rotom #197 worth grading?

Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 25.5x raw ($67.25 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.

How do I check which printing of Rotom I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (197) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.