Dark Slowking (Japanese)
Rocket Gang Strikes Back · 044/084 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
044/084
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Slowking (Japanese) Worth?
Dark Slowking (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Rocket Gang Strikes Back, card number 044/084. 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.
Dark Slowking (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Slowking (Japanese) (Rocket Gang Strikes Back, 044/084) is worth around $22.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $22.00, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $20.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $22.00, Lightly Played $20.00, Moderately Played $20.00 — 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 $455.77 — about 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $51.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Slowking (Japanese)?
Grading Dark Slowking (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($22.00) and a PSA 10 ($455.77) is about $433.77 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $51.00, PSA 8 $40.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $23.26 | $23.26 | $23.26 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $455.77 | $455.77 | $455.77 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
Is Dark Slowking (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Dark Slowking (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Dark Slowking (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
