Smeargle (Japanese)
S11a: Incandescent Arcana · 073/068 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Number
073/068
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Smeargle (Japanese) Worth?
Smeargle (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S11a: Incandescent Arcana set, card number 073/068. 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.
Smeargle (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Smeargle (Japanese) (S11a: Incandescent Arcana, 073/068) is worth around $2.03 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.03, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $1.45. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.03, Lightly Played $1.70, Moderately Played $1.45 — 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 $49.96 — about 25x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.50.
Is It Worth Grading Smeargle (Japanese)?
Grading Smeargle (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.03) and a PSA 10 ($49.96) is about $47.93 — a 25x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.50, CGC 10 $26.99, CGC 9.5 $6.01. 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 | $2.93 | $2.93 | $2.93 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 100 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 57 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $6.01 | $6.01 | $6.01 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.96 | $49.96 | $49.96 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.08 | $18.08 | $18.08 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 13 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.70 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 48 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.03 | $2.00 | $2.25 | 880 |
Is Smeargle (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Smeargle (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 Smeargle (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
