Entei (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Entei (Japanese) Worth?
Entei (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from DP3: Shining Darkness, card number . 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.
Entei (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Entei (Japanese) (DP3: Shining Darkness, ) is worth around $15.36 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $15.36, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $15.36, Lightly Played $20.00, Moderately Played $11.99, Heavily Played $11.24, Damaged $5.00 — 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 $179.99 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $67.21.
Is It Worth Grading Entei (Japanese)?
Grading Entei (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($15.36) and a PSA 10 ($179.99) is about $164.63 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $67.21, CGC 10 $52.00, PSA 8 $17.52. 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 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 4 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.36 | $15.36 | $15.36 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.52 | $17.52 | $17.52 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $67.21 | $67.21 | $67.21 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.24 | $10.50 | $11.24 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
Is Entei (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Entei (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Entei (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
