| Set | EX Team Rocket Returns |
| Card number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Nov 2004 |
Dark Octillery #8 Value (EX Team Rocket Returns)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
By combining the unusual Octillery species choice with Mitsuhiro Arita artwork, Dark Octillery adds variety to the Rare Holo lineup in EX Team Rocket Returns. It dates to the set's 2004 release and lands near the middle of the broader value ranking. Recent movement has been softer, though its set role remains unchanged.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $57.69 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €24.95 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €16.26 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €29.64 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 84 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $522.62 |
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Dark Octillery #8: rarity, grading and trend
Dark Octillery #8 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from EX Team Rocket Returns, the EX era (2004). It ranks as number 25 by price out of 111 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 9.1x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($57.69 to $57.69). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 8 | $69.99 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $111.47 | 4 |
| CGC | 9 | $44.85 | 1 |
| CGC | 7 | $55.00 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $522.62 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $89.72 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $75.10 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $25.00 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Dark Octillery price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €24.95 | $57.69 |
| Oct 2026 | €24.95 | $57.69 |
| Sep 2026 | €26.46 | $57.69 |
| Aug 2026 | €26.26 | $57.69 |
| Jul 2026 | €20.00 | $47.54 |
| Jun 2026 | €19.99 | $17.09 |
| Mar 2026 | €16.66 | $17.09 |
| Feb 2026 | €16.04 | $17.09 |
| Jan 2026 | €17.77 | $17.04 |
| Dec 2025 | €18.66 | $16.49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Octillery #8 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $57.69, a PSA 10 sells for around $522.62 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €24.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Dark Octillery #8 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Dark Octillery #8 sells for about $522.62 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $57.69 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Dark Octillery #8 rare?
Dark Octillery #8 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 25 by price among the 111 cards in EX Team Rocket Returns. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Dark Octillery #8 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $57.69.
Is Dark Octillery #8 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 9.1x raw ($464.93 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 Dark Octillery I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (8) 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.
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