Kingdra (Japanese)
Wind from the Sea · 042/087 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
042/087
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Kingdra (Japanese) Worth?
Kingdra (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Wind from the Sea, card number 042/087. 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.
Kingdra (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Kingdra (Japanese) (Wind from the Sea, 042/087) is worth around $49.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $49.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $49.99, Lightly Played $49.99, Moderately Played $62.40, Damaged $10.99 — 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 $499.99 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $100.00.
Is It Worth Grading Kingdra (Japanese)?
Grading Kingdra (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($49.99) and a PSA 10 ($499.99) is about $450.00 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $100.00, CGC 10 $140.00, PSA 8 $53.96. 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 | DAMAGED | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $41.04 | $41.04 | $41.04 | 8 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $74.49 | $59.99 | $88.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $499.99 | $499.99 | $499.99 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.75 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $53.96 | $45.75 | $62.16 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 10 |
Is Kingdra (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Kingdra (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Kingdra (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
