Wishiwashi (Japanese)
SM11b: Dream League · 053/049 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Number
053/049
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Wishiwashi (Japanese) Worth?
Wishiwashi (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM11b: Dream League set, card number 053/049. 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.
Wishiwashi (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Wishiwashi (Japanese) (SM11b: Dream League, 053/049) is worth around $17.63 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $17.63, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $14.50. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $44.50 — about 2.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Wishiwashi (Japanese)?
Grading Wishiwashi (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($17.63) and a PSA 10 ($44.50) is about $26.87 — a 2.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $47.00, CGC 9.5 $8.30. 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 | $23.88 | $23.88 | $23.88 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.67 | $17.67 | $17.67 | 24 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $41.06 | $41.06 | $41.06 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $17.39 | $17.39 | $17.39 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 15 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $17.63 | $17.63 | $17.63 | 113 |
Is Wishiwashi (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Wishiwashi (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 Wishiwashi (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
