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Unown [J]
WoTC Promo · 38/53 · Promo
Current Prices
Set
WoTC PromoNumber
38/53
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Unown [J] Worth?
Unown [J] is a Common card from the WoTC Promo set, card number 38/53. 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.
Unown [J] Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Unown [J] (WoTC Promo, 38/53) is worth around $19.64 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $19.64, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.97. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $19.64, Lightly Played $12.31, Moderately Played $6.34, Heavily Played $3.24, Damaged $2.97 — 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 $980.00 — about 50x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $164.99.
Is It Worth Grading Unown [J]?
Grading Unown [J] can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($19.64) and a PSA 10 ($980.00) is about $960.36 — a 50x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $164.99, PSA 8 $50.99. 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 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $39.17 | $39.17 | $39.17 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $980.00 | $980.00 | $980.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $50.99 | $50.99 | $50.99 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $164.99 | $164.99 | $164.99 | 25 |
| ebay | TAG 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.97 | $2.87 | $2.87 | 131 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.24 | $3.00 | $3.93 | 143 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.31 | $13.51 | $17.99 | 250 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.34 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 177 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.64 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 111 |
Is Unown [J] a Good Buy?
As a common, Unown [J] holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Unown [J]'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
