Persian Base Set 2 #56
Persian is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#56), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It's a Stage 1 Colorless-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Meowth, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.73 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $14$14–$15 | |
| PSA 8 | $12$12–$12 | |
| PSA 6 | $4$4–$4 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.13 grading fee → 5.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $14.01 | $70.13 | −$59 | 5.1× |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | $70.11 | −$61 | 4.4× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
25% spreadCurrently 25% cheaper on PriceCharting than Cardmarket. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
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Card text
Evolves from Meowth.
“Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.”
About the Pokémon
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Card details
Other Persian cards
There are 9 different Persian printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Base Set 2 #56 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Persian (Base Set 2 #56) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Persian from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $2.73 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Persian rare?
Persian is a Uncommon card from Base Set 2 (card #56), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Its current blended market value is $2.73 ungraded.