Slowpoke (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 012/048 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
012/048
Rarity
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Slowpoke (Japanese) Worth?
Slowpoke (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Common card from the Pokemon Web set, card number 012/048. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Slowpoke (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Slowpoke (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 012/048) is worth around $30.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $30.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $27.01. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $285.00 — about 9.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $87.99.
Is It Worth Grading Slowpoke (Japanese)?
Grading Slowpoke (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($30.00) and a PSA 10 ($285.00) is about $255.00 — a 9.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $87.99, CGC 10 $119.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.01 | $27.01 | $27.01 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $87.99 | $87.99 | $87.99 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
Is Slowpoke (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Slowpoke (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Slowpoke (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
