Kindler (Japanese)
S9: Star Birth · 121/100 · Hyper Rare
Current Prices
Set
S9: Star BirthNumber
121/100
Rarity
Hyper Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Kindler (Japanese) Worth?
Kindler (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in S9: Star Birth, card number 121/100. 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.
Kindler (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Kindler (Japanese) (S9: Star Birth, 121/100) is worth around $1.93 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.93, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $2.75. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $49.99 — about 26x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.99.
Is It Worth Grading Kindler (Japanese)?
Grading Kindler (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.93) and a PSA 10 ($49.99) is about $48.06 — a 26x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.99, CGC 10 $16.99, CGC 9.5 $10.00. 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 | NEAR MINT | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.93 | 10 |
Is Kindler (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Kindler (Japanese) are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Kindler (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
