
Misty's Poliwrath (Japanese)
Challenge from the Darkness · · Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Misty's Poliwrath (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Misty's Poliwrath (Japanese) is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare # of the Challenge from the Darkness 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 Misty's Poliwrath (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Misty's Poliwrath (Japanese) (Rare, Challenge from the Darkness #) changes hands at roughly $4.55, 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 $4.55, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.37. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $4.55, Lightly Played $3.47, Moderately Played $2.67, Heavily Played $1.05, Damaged $1.37 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.47 | $3.47 | $3.47 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.67 | $2.67 | $2.67 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.55 | $4.55 | $4.55 | 31 |
Collector Outlook for Misty's Poliwrath (Japanese)
Misty's Poliwrath (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 Misty's Poliwrath (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.





