Squirtle (Japanese)
SM9: Tag Bolt · 021/095 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SM9: Tag BoltNumber
021/095
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Squirtle (Japanese) Worth?
Squirtle (Japanese) is a Common card from the SM9: Tag Bolt set, card number 021/095. 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.
Squirtle (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Squirtle (Japanese) (SM9: Tag Bolt, 021/095) is worth around $1.60 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.60, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.19. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $49.99 — about 31x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Squirtle (Japanese)?
Grading Squirtle (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.60) and a PSA 10 ($49.99) is about $48.39 — a 31x uplift before grading fees. 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 | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.67 | $3.67 | $3.67 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.60 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 68 |
Is Squirtle (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Squirtle (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Squirtle (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
