Vulpix (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 008/048 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
008/048
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Vulpix (Japanese) Worth?
Vulpix (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Common card from the Pokemon Web set, card number 008/048. 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.
Vulpix (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Vulpix (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 008/048) is worth around $54.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $54.99, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $8.65. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $54.99, Lightly Played $38.00, Heavily Played $8.65 — 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 $100.00 — about 1.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $33.00.
Is It Worth Grading Vulpix (Japanese)?
Grading Vulpix (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($54.99) and a PSA 10 ($100.00) is about $45.01 — a 1.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $33.00, CGC 10 $97.18, CGC 9.5 $80.00. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.65 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $97.18 | $97.18 | $97.18 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.59 | $12.59 | $12.59 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 4 |
Is Vulpix (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Vulpix (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 Vulpix (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
