What is the starting price for this Dark Persian card?

The ungraded version of Dark Persian #42 is currently listed at $4.

How much is a high-grade PSA 10 copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Dark Persian #42 is valued at $271.

Is the condition of the card a major factor in its resale price?

Yes, condition is key; the difference between an ungraded copy ($4) and a PSA 10 ($271) shows significant value variation.

Dark Persian [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Team Rocket Card Value

Name: Dark Persian [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Team Rocket Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Team Rocket

What the Dark Persian [1st Edition] #42 card from Pokémon Team Rocket is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Dark Persian [1st Edition] #42 value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 9 $39 · PSA 10 $271. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Team RocketGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

Ungraded

9.8×

$39

Grade 9

67.8×

$271

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 67.8× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Dark Persian #42, purchase the Standard version for $3. The 1st Edition, priced at $4, offers a slight premium, indicating it is the more desirable or earlier printing. Buyers prioritizing budget should stick to the Standard. Those willing to spend the extra dollar for the 1st Edition are acquiring a slightly more collectible piece.

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1st Edition— this pageDark Persian [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Team Rocket Card Value$3.83$271eBay ↗

StandardDark Persian #42 — Pokémon Team Rocket Card Value$2.69$37eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Dark Persian [1st Edition] #42 (Pokémon Team Rocket)$3.83

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Team Rocket
Game: Pokémon

Dark Persian [1st Edition] #42 (Pokémon Team Rocket) card value

An ungraded Dark Persian [1st Edition] #42 from Pokémon Team Rocket averages around $4. A Grade 9 copy runs about $39, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $271.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$4	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$39	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$271	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this Dark Persian card?: The ungraded version of Dark Persian #42 is currently listed at $4.
How much is a high-grade PSA 10 copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Dark Persian #42 is valued at $271.
Is the condition of the card a major factor in its resale price?: Yes, condition is key; the difference between an ungraded copy ($4) and a PSA 10 ($271) shows significant value variation.