Emolga (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blade · 017/050 · Common
Current Prices
Number
017/050
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Emolga (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Emolga (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #017/050 of the BW5: Dragon Blade set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Emolga (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Emolga (Japanese) (Common, BW5: Dragon Blade #017/050) changes hands at roughly $2.49, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $2.49, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $2.84.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.84 | $2.84 | $2.84 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 3 |
Collector Outlook for Emolga (Japanese)
As a Common, Emolga (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Emolga (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
