Slaking (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blade · 043/050 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
043/050
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Slaking (Japanese) Worth?
Slaking (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW5: Dragon Blade set, card number 043/050. 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.
Slaking (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Slaking (Japanese) (BW5: Dragon Blade, 043/050) is worth around $3.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.99, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $2.83. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.99, Lightly Played $3.49, Heavily Played $2.83 — 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 $119.99 — about 30x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Slaking (Japanese)?
Grading Slaking (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.99) and a PSA 10 ($119.99) is about $116.00 — a 30x uplift before grading fees. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.83 | $2.83 | $2.83 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.48 | $3.48 | $3.48 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 2 |
Is Slaking (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Slaking (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 Slaking (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
