| Set | Team Up |
| Card number | 196 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Ayaka Yoshida |
| Released | Feb 2019 |
Pokémon Communication #196 Value (Team Up)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Pokémon Communication is a Rare Secret Trainer card from the 2019 Team Up release. Artist Ayaka Yoshida lent her style to this functional Trainer card, which often appears in competitive decks from the era.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $9.73 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €9.83 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €13.62 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €11.19 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 142 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $101.44 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Pokémon Communication #196: rarity, grading and trend
Pokémon Communication #196 is a Rare Secret Trainer card from Team Up, the Sun & Moon era (2019). It ranks as number 39 by price out of 198 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 10x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -9.0%, from $10.69 to $9.73. The illustration is by Ayaka Yoshida.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $101.44 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $10.70 | 1 |
| PSA | 8 | $7.81 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pokémon Communication price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €9.83 | $9.73 |
| Oct 2026 | €9.71 | $10.01 |
| Sep 2026 | €9.64 | $10.33 |
| Aug 2026 | €9.65 | $9.81 |
| Jul 2026 | €10.68 | $8.21 |
| Jun 2026 | €11.00 | $7.48 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pokémon Communication #196 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $9.73, a PSA 10 sells for around $101.44 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €9.83. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pokémon Communication #196 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Pokémon Communication #196 sells for about $101.44 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $9.73 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pokémon Communication #196 rare?
Pokémon Communication #196 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 39 by price among the 198 cards in Team Up. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Pokémon Communication #196 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -9.0% to about $9.73. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Pokémon Communication #196 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 10.4x raw ($91.71 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 Pokémon Communication I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (196) 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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