Parasect (Japanese)
S10a: Dark Phantasma · 072/071 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Number
072/071
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Parasect (Japanese) Worth?
Parasect (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S10a: Dark Phantasma set, card number 072/071. 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.
Parasect (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Parasect (Japanese) (S10a: Dark Phantasma, 072/071) is worth around $2.12 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.12, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $0.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.12, Lightly Played $1.52, Heavily Played $0.99 — 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 $39.99 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.16.
Is It Worth Grading Parasect (Japanese)?
Grading Parasect (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.12) and a PSA 10 ($39.99) is about $37.87 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.16, CGC 10 $19.50, CGC 9.5 $8.50. 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 | $3.74 | $3.74 | $3.74 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 100 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $36.84 | $36.84 | $36.84 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $20.46 | $20.46 | $20.46 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 55 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.47 | $6.47 | $6.47 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 38 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.16 | $10.16 | $10.16 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.52 | $1.52 | $1.52 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.12 | $1.23 | $3.00 | 807 |
Is Parasect (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Parasect (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Parasect (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
