Cubone (Japanese)
L3: Clash at the Summit · 046/080 · Common
Current Prices
Number
046/080
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Cubone (Japanese) Worth?
Cubone (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Common card from the L3: Clash at the Summit set, card number 046/080. 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.
Cubone (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Cubone (Japanese) (L3: Clash at the Summit, 046/080) is worth around $4.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.99, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $2.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.99, Lightly Played $5.00, Moderately Played $4.78, Heavily Played $2.00 — 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 $267.14 — about 54x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Cubone (Japanese)?
Grading Cubone (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.99) and a PSA 10 ($267.14) is about $262.15 — a 54x 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.52 | $30.52 | $30.52 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.78 | $4.78 | $4.78 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $267.14 | $267.14 | $267.14 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
Is Cubone (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Cubone (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 Cubone (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
