Persian Base Set 2 #56
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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 $2.80 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9pop 53 | $14$14–$15 | |
| PSA 8pop 16 | $12$12–$12 | |
| PSA 6pop 3 | $4$4–$4 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 25% of 114 PSA-graded Persian copies are a gem-mint 10 (29 of 114) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.13 grading fee → 5.0× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $14.01 | $70.13 | −$59 | 5.0× |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | $70.11 | −$61 | 4.3× |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
22% spreadCurrently 22% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. 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.
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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 5 July 2026, Persian from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $2.80 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 $2.80 ungraded.