Fossil Researcher (Japanese)
XY3: Rising Fist · 101/096 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY3: Rising FistNumber
101/096
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Fossil Researcher (Japanese) Worth?
Fossil Researcher (Japanese) is a Rare card in the XY3: Rising Fist set, card number 101/096. 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.
Fossil Researcher (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Fossil Researcher (Japanese) (XY3: Rising Fist, 101/096) is worth around $30.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $30.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $24.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $119.78 — about 4.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $83.53.
Is It Worth Grading Fossil Researcher (Japanese)?
Grading Fossil Researcher (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($30.00) and a PSA 10 ($119.78) is about $89.78 — a 4.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $83.53, BGS 9.5 $50.00, PSA 8 $50.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $119.78 | $119.78 | $119.78 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $83.53 | $83.53 | $83.53 | 4 |
Is Fossil Researcher (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Fossil Researcher (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Fossil Researcher (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
