Tropius (Japanese)
SV1a: Triplet Beat · 074/073 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
074/073
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tropius (Japanese) Worth?
Tropius (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV1a: Triplet Beat set, card number 074/073. 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.
Tropius (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tropius (Japanese) (SV1a: Triplet Beat, 074/073) is worth around $2.70 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.70, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $1.75. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.70, Lightly Played $2.29, Moderately Played $1.75 — 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 $39.95 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Tropius (Japanese)?
Grading Tropius (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.70) and a PSA 10 ($39.95) is about $37.25 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $17.50, BGS 9.5 $9.50. 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 | NEAR MINT | $3.01 | $3.01 | $3.01 | 58 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $23.06 | $23.06 | $23.06 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $17.50 | $15.00 | $20.00 | 46 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $2.27 | $2.27 | $2.27 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $17.73 | $17.73 | $17.73 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.79 | $8.79 | $8.79 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.95 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 6 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $10.17 | $10.17 | $10.17 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.29 | $2.29 | $2.29 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.70 | $2.49 | $3.02 | 746 |
Is Tropius (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Tropius (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 Tropius (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
