Choice Helmet Price Guide
Pokémon · Lost Thunder · 229/214 · Rare Secret · Released 2018
Choice Helmet (Lost Thunder 229/214) is currently worth $4.78 raw (near mint) and $49.99 in PSA 10 (as of Aug 10, 2026). Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $4.78 |
| LP | $3.13 |
| MP | $2.50 |
| HP | $2.49 |
| DM | $3.00 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 10 | $49.99 |
| 9 | $16.46 |
| 8 | $30.00 |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Choice Helmet sells for $49.99 against $4.78 raw: a $45.21 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Choice Helmet — frequently asked
How much is Choice Helmet (Lost Thunder) worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, Choice Helmet (Lost Thunder): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $4.78, a PSA 10 sells for about $49.99, a PSA 9 for about $16.46. Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily.
How much is a PSA 10 Choice Helmet worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Choice Helmet (Lost Thunder) sells for about $49.99, compared with $4.78 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Choice Helmet worth grading?
A PSA 10 Choice Helmet sells for $49.99 against $4.78 raw: a $45.21 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Where do these Pokémon card prices come from?
Prices are real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex), refreshed daily. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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