Articuno (Japanese)
SM9: Tag Bolt · 030/095 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM9: Tag BoltNumber
030/095
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Articuno (Japanese) Worth?
Articuno (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM9: Tag Bolt set, card number 030/095. 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.
Articuno (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Articuno (Japanese) (SM9: Tag Bolt, 030/095) is worth around $1.43 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.43, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.50. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $20.50 — about 14x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $8.50.
Is It Worth Grading Articuno (Japanese)?
Grading Articuno (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.43) and a PSA 10 ($20.50) is about $19.07 — a 14x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $8.50, CGC 10 $19.99, CGC 9.5 $5.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.43 | $1.43 | $1.43 | 26 |
Is Articuno (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Articuno (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Articuno (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
