Mew (Japanese)
S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection · 030/028 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
030/028
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Mew (Japanese) Worth?
Mew (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection, card number 030/028. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Mew (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Mew (Japanese) (S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection, 030/028) is worth around $90.37 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $90.37, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $114.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $298.00 — about 3.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $38.00.
Is It Worth Grading Mew (Japanese)?
Grading Mew (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($90.37) and a PSA 10 ($298.00) is about $207.63 — a 3.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $38.00, CGC 10 $180.55, CGC 9.5 $70.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $114.99 | $114.99 | $114.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $195.77 | $195.77 | $195.77 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $86.99 | $86.99 | $86.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.55 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $298.00 | $298.00 | $298.00 | 39 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $90.37 | $90.37 | $90.37 | 18 |
Is Mew (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Mew (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
