Garchomp ex (Japanese)
SV3a: Raging Surf · 085/062 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
085/062
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Garchomp ex (Japanese) Worth?
Garchomp ex (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV3a: Raging Surf, card number 085/062. 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.
Garchomp ex (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Garchomp ex (Japanese) (SV3a: Raging Surf, 085/062) is worth around $31.04 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $31.04, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $27.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $80.41 — about 2.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.00.
Is It Worth Grading Garchomp ex (Japanese)?
Grading Garchomp ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($31.04) and a PSA 10 ($80.41) is about $49.37 — a 2.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.00, CGC 10 $59.95, BGS 9.5 $32.00. 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 | NEAR MINT | $13.13 | $13.13 | $13.13 | 11 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.95 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $80.41 | $80.41 | $80.41 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 19 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $93.99 | $93.99 | $93.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $31.04 | $31.00 | $32.48 | 117 |
Is Garchomp ex (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Garchomp ex (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Garchomp ex (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
