Mew (Japanese)
Base Expansion Pack · 087/128 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
087/128
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Mew (Japanese) Worth?
Mew (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Base Expansion Pack set, card number 087/128. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Mew (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Mew (Japanese) (Base Expansion Pack, 087/128) is worth around $74.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $74.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $16.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $74.99, Lightly Played $28.95, Moderately Played $35.99, Damaged $16.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $1,054 — about 14x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $249.00.
Is It Worth Grading Mew (Japanese)?
Grading Mew (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($74.99) and a PSA 10 ($1,054) is about $978.81 — a 14x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $249.00, CGC 10 $305.52, PSA 8 $30.01. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 9 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $305.52 | $305.52 | $305.52 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,054 | $1,054 | $1,054 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.01 | $30.01 | $30.01 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.95 | 9 |
Is Mew (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Mew (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Mew (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
