Gyarados (Japanese)
SM9: Tag Bolt · 028/095 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM9: Tag BoltNumber
028/095
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gyarados (Japanese) Worth?
Gyarados (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM9: Tag Bolt set, card number 028/095. 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.
Gyarados (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gyarados (Japanese) (SM9: Tag Bolt, 028/095) is worth around $2.08 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.08, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.08, Lightly Played $1.65, Damaged $0.50 — 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 $38.67 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $33.15.
Is It Worth Grading Gyarados (Japanese)?
Grading Gyarados (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.08) and a PSA 10 ($38.67) is about $36.59 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $33.15, CGC 10 $30.00, CGC 9.5 $8.50. 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 | $3.95 | $3.95 | $3.95 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 24 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $38.67 | $38.67 | $38.67 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.15 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.65 | $1.65 | $1.65 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.08 | $2.11 | $2.11 | 73 |
Is Gyarados (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Gyarados (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 Gyarados (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
