Shining Rayquaza (Japanese)
SM3+: Shining Legends · 057/072 · Shining
Current Prices
Number
057/072
Rarity
Shining
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Shining Rayquaza (Japanese) Worth?
Shining Rayquaza (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the SM3+: Shining Legends set, card number 057/072. 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.
Shining Rayquaza (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Shining Rayquaza (Japanese) (SM3+: Shining Legends, 057/072) is worth around $58.33 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $58.33, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $54.62. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $58.33, Lightly Played $44.99, Heavily Played $54.62 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $612.99 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $139.00.
Is It Worth Grading Shining Rayquaza (Japanese)?
Grading Shining Rayquaza (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($58.33) and a PSA 10 ($612.99) is about $554.66 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $139.00, CGC 10 $250.00, CGC 9.5 $90.00. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $54.62 | $54.62 | $54.62 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $109.99 | $109.99 | $109.99 | 14 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $612.99 | $612.99 | $612.99 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $17.07 | $17.07 | $17.07 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $139.00 | $133.00 | $145.00 | 31 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $227.99 | $227.99 | $227.99 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $42.74 | $42.74 | $42.74 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $58.33 | $58.33 | $58.33 | 14 |
Is Shining Rayquaza (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Shining Rayquaza (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Shining Rayquaza (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
