Politoed (Japanese)
Split Earth · 031/088 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Split EarthNumber
031/088
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Politoed (Japanese) Worth?
Politoed (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Split Earth, card number 031/088. 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.
Politoed (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Politoed (Japanese) (Split Earth, 031/088) is worth around $40.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $40.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $20.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $40.00, Lightly Played $60.00, Moderately Played $30.00, Damaged $20.00 — 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 $1,450 — about 36x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $124.99.
Is It Worth Grading Politoed (Japanese)?
Grading Politoed (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($40.00) and a PSA 10 ($1,450) is about $1,410 — a 36x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $124.99, CGC 10 $349.99, BGS 9.5 $47.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 17 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $62.49 | $62.49 | $62.49 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $97.25 | $90.00 | $104.50 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $349.99 | $349.99 | $349.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $69.29 | $69.29 | $69.29 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 16 |
Is Politoed (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Politoed (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Politoed (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
