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Relicanth - Temporal Forces (#173)
- Number
- 173
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Fighting
Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.
Relicanth - Temporal Forces
Relicanth is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Temporal Forces Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 173 in the Temporal Forces checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $10.88, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Relicanth has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#173 in Temporal Forces) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 71Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Sale History 26 sales · since 2024-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $6.81 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.33 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.64 | ||
| RAW | $5.47 | ||
| RAW | $5.27 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.97 | ||
| RAW | $7.24 | ||
| RAW | $8.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.60 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.68 | ||
| RAW | $4.57 | ||
| RAW | $3.77 | ||
| RAW | $5.34 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.29 | ||
| RAW | $3.46 | ||
| RAW | $3.93 | ||
| RAW | $3.30 | ||
| RAW | $4.82 |
Other printings of Relicanth
Relicanth FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Relicanth from Temporal Forces worth?
Recent recorded market price is $10.88 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Relicanth?
This printing is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era (the card is labeled "Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Relicanth has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Relicanth?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Relicanth released?
The Temporal Forces set released in 2024, so this card (#173 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Relicanth?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Temporal Forces set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.