Arbok (Japanese)
SV5K: Wild Force · 079/071 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Set
SV5K: Wild ForceNumber
079/071
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arbok (Japanese) Worth?
Arbok (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV5K: Wild Force set, card number 079/071. 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.
Arbok (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arbok (Japanese) (SV5K: Wild Force, 079/071) is worth around $4.70 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.70, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.41. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.70, Lightly Played $3.59, Moderately Played $4.47, Damaged $4.41 — 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 $34.00 — about 7.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.99.
Is It Worth Grading Arbok (Japanese)?
Grading Arbok (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.70) and a PSA 10 ($34.00) is about $29.30 — a 7.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.99, CGC 10 $12.00, CGC 9.5 $15.08. 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 | $4.41 | $4.41 | $4.41 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.12 | $5.12 | $5.12 | 106 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 52 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.08 | $15.08 | $15.08 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.67 | $5.67 | $5.67 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 19 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.59 | $3.59 | $3.59 | 98 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.47 | $4.47 | $4.47 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.70 | $3.74 | $5.93 | 1,002 |
Is Arbok (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Arbok (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 Arbok (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
