Medicham (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 038/098 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
038/098
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Medicham (Japanese) Worth?
Medicham (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 038/098. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Medicham (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Medicham (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 038/098) is worth around $0.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.41, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.43. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $39.95 — about 97x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Medicham (Japanese)?
Grading Medicham (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.41) and a PSA 10 ($39.95) is about $39.54 — a 97x uplift before grading fees. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.95 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.41 | 35 |
Is Medicham (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Medicham (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Medicham (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
