Slowpoke (Japanese)
SV1V: Violet ex · 082/078 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Set
SV1V: Violet exNumber
082/078
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Slowpoke (Japanese) Worth?
Slowpoke (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV1V: Violet ex set, card number 082/078. 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.
Slowpoke (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Slowpoke (Japanese) (SV1V: Violet ex, 082/078) is worth around $12.64 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $12.64, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $12.64, Lightly Played $9.51, Moderately Played $10.00, Damaged $4.00 — 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 $59.99 — about 4.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.50.
Is It Worth Grading Slowpoke (Japanese)?
Grading Slowpoke (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($12.64) and a PSA 10 ($59.99) is about $47.35 — a 4.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.50, CGC 10 $29.99, CGC 9.5 $19.99. 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 | DAMAGED | $4.13 | $4.13 | $4.13 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 139 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $40.44 | $40.44 | $40.44 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $16.27 | $16.27 | $16.27 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 69 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.74 | $24.74 | $24.74 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 64 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $23.13 | $23.13 | $23.13 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 | 20 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.51 | $9.51 | $9.51 | 65 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.64 | $10.00 | $12.96 | 1,258 |
Is Slowpoke (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Slowpoke (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 Slowpoke (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
