Entei (Japanese)
SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame · 016/108 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
016/108
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Entei (Japanese) Worth?
Entei (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame set, card number 016/108. 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.
Entei (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Entei (Japanese) (SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame, 016/108) is worth around $0.36 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.36, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.32. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $28.50 — about 79x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.01.
Is It Worth Grading Entei (Japanese)?
Grading Entei (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.36) and a PSA 10 ($28.50) is about $28.14 — a 79x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.01, CGC 10 $22.95. 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 | $0.65 | $0.65 | $0.65 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $22.95 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.01 | $10.01 | $10.01 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.36 | $0.35 | $0.37 | 95 |
Is Entei (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Entei (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Entei (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
