Vaporeon (Japanese)
Split Earth · 026/088 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Split EarthNumber
026/088
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Vaporeon (Japanese) Worth?
Vaporeon (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Split Earth set, card number 026/088. 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.
Vaporeon (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Vaporeon (Japanese) (Split Earth, 026/088) is worth around $63.22 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $63.22, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $63.22, Lightly Played $46.91, Damaged $7.00 — 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 $315.36 — about 5.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $84.99.
Is It Worth Grading Vaporeon (Japanese)?
Grading Vaporeon (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($63.22) and a PSA 10 ($315.36) is about $252.14 — a 5.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $84.99, CGC 9.5 $55.00, PSA 8 $62.95. 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 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $46.91 | $46.91 | $46.91 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $63.22 | $63.22 | $63.22 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $315.36 | $315.36 | $315.36 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $62.95 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
Is Vaporeon (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Vaporeon (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Vaporeon (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
