Squirtle (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Common
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Squirtle (Japanese) Worth?
Squirtle (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Common card from the DP3: Shining Darkness set, 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.
Squirtle (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Squirtle (Japanese) (DP3: Shining Darkness, ) is worth around $7.63 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.63, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $2.98. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.63, Lightly Played $3.50, Moderately Played $4.02, Heavily Played $2.98 — 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 $32.00 — about 4.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.50.
Is It Worth Grading Squirtle (Japanese)?
Grading Squirtle (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.63) and a PSA 10 ($32.00) is about $24.37 — a 4.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.50, PSA 8 $19.00. 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 | $2.98 | $2.98 | $2.98 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.59 | $3.59 | $3.59 | 7 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.02 | $4.02 | $4.02 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.63 | $7.63 | $7.63 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | 7 |
Is Squirtle (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Squirtle (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Squirtle (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
