Garbodor (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blast · 028/050 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
028/050
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Garbodor (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Garbodor (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #028/050 of the BW5: Dragon Blast 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 Garbodor (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Garbodor (Japanese) (Rare, BW5: Dragon Blast #028/050) changes hands at roughly $4.53, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $4.53, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $2.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.53 | $4.53 | $4.53 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Garbodor (Japanese)
Garbodor (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 Garbodor (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
