Cobalion (Japanese)
BW2: Red Collection · 055/066 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
055/066
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Cobalion (Japanese) Worth?
Cobalion (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW2: Red Collection set, card number 055/066. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Cobalion (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Cobalion (Japanese) (BW2: Red Collection, 055/066) is worth around $6.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.00, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $1.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.00, Lightly Played $5.00, Moderately Played $2.99, Heavily Played $1.99 — 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 $34.99 — about 5.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Cobalion (Japanese)?
Grading Cobalion (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.00) and a PSA 10 ($34.99) is about $28.99 — a 5.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.55 | $3.55 | $3.55 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 3 |
Is Cobalion (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Cobalion (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Cobalion (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
