Caretaker (Japanese)
SV5a: Crimson Haze · 085/066 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
085/066
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Caretaker (Japanese) Worth?
Caretaker (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV5a: Crimson Haze set, card number 085/066. 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.
Caretaker (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Caretaker (Japanese) (SV5a: Crimson Haze, 085/066) is worth around $0.88 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.88, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.75. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $29.91 — about 34x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $3.00.
Is It Worth Grading Caretaker (Japanese)?
Grading Caretaker (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.88) and a PSA 10 ($29.91) is about $29.03 — a 34x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $3.00. 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 | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.29 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $29.91 | $29.91 | $29.91 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.88 | $0.50 | $2.00 | 124 |
Is Caretaker (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Caretaker (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 Caretaker (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
