| Set | Scarlet & Violet |
| Card number | 249 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | kantaro |
| Released | Mar 2023 |
Arven #249 Value (Scarlet & Violet)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $3.46 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €3.90 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €3.22 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €3.55 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 720 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $41.00 |
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Arven #249: rarity, grading and trend
Arven #249 is a Special Illustration Rare Trainer card from Scarlet & Violet, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as number 32 by price out of 258 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 12x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -18%, from $4.24 to $3.46. The illustration is by kantaro.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | 9 | $5.50 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $41.00 | 4 |
| PSA | 9 | $15.00 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Arven price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €3.90 | $3.44 |
| Oct 2026 | €3.83 | $3.56 |
| Sep 2026 | €3.38 | $4.49 |
| Aug 2026 | €3.25 | $4.47 |
| Jul 2026 | €3.23 | $4.47 |
| Jun 2026 | €3.33 | $4.47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Arven #249 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $3.46, a PSA 10 sells for around $41.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €3.90. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Arven #249 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Arven #249 sells for about $41.00 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $3.46 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Arven #249 rare?
Arven #249 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 32 by price among the 258 cards in Scarlet & Violet. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Arven #249 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -18% to about $3.46. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Arven #249 worth grading?
Usually not. A PSA 10 only adds about $37.54 over raw, which leaves little after grading fees, shipping and the risk of a lower grade.
How do I check which printing of Arven I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (249) 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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