Mew (Japanese)
S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection · 002/028 · None
Current Prices
Number
002/028
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Mew (Japanese) Worth?
Mew (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection set, card number 002/028. 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.
Mew (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Mew (Japanese) (S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection, 002/028) is worth around $2.22 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.22, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.78. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $66.00 — about 30x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.40.
Is It Worth Grading Mew (Japanese)?
Grading Mew (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.22) and a PSA 10 ($66.00) is about $63.78 — a 30x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.40, CGC 10 $65.00. 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 | $4.32 | $4.32 | $4.32 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $22.47 | $22.47 | $22.47 | 48 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.01 | $14.01 | $14.01 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.78 | $1.75 | $1.99 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.22 | $1.50 | $2.86 | 565 |
Is Mew (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Mew (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Mew (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
