Vulpix (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blast · 009/050 · Common
Current Prices
Number
009/050
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Vulpix (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Vulpix (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 #009/050 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 Vulpix (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Vulpix (Japanese) (Common, BW5: Dragon Blast #009/050) changes hands at roughly $6.83, 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 $6.83, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $5.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.83 | $6.83 | $6.83 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 9 |
Collector Outlook for Vulpix (Japanese)
As a Common, Vulpix (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 Vulpix (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
