Altaria (Japanese)
S11a: Incandescent Arcana · 074/068 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Number
074/068
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Altaria (Japanese) Worth?
Altaria (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S11a: Incandescent Arcana set, card number 074/068. 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.
Altaria (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Altaria (Japanese) (S11a: Incandescent Arcana, 074/068) is worth around $8.90 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.90, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.90, Lightly Played $6.80, Moderately Played $6.99, Damaged $5.99 — 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 $29.00 — about 3.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.61.
Is It Worth Grading Altaria (Japanese)?
Grading Altaria (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.90) and a PSA 10 ($29.00) is about $20.10 — a 3.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.61, CGC 10 $37.95, CGC 9.5 $25.00. 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 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.83 | $12.83 | $12.83 | 37 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $730.00 | $730.00 | $730.00 | 26 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.95 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 39 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.52 | $6.52 | $6.52 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.01 | $9.01 | $9.01 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.61 | $17.61 | $17.61 | 29 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.80 | $6.38 | $8.50 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.90 | $8.00 | $10.00 | 249 |
Is Altaria (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Altaria (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 Altaria (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
