Heracross EX (Japanese)
XY3: Rising Fist · 097/096 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY3: Rising FistNumber
097/096
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Heracross EX (Japanese) Worth?
Heracross EX (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY3: Rising Fist set, card number 097/096. 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.
Heracross EX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Heracross EX (Japanese) (XY3: Rising Fist, 097/096) is worth around $33.87 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $33.87, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $4.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $33.87, Lightly Played $20.24, Moderately Played $4.00 — 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 $240.50 — about 7.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $74.99.
Is It Worth Grading Heracross EX (Japanese)?
Grading Heracross EX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($33.87) and a PSA 10 ($240.50) is about $206.63 — a 7.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $74.99, PSA 8 $12.03. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.24 | $20.24 | $20.24 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $33.87 | $33.87 | $33.87 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.03 | $12.03 | $12.03 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $197.99 | $197.99 | $197.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 0 |
Is Heracross EX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Heracross EX (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 Heracross EX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
