Genesect (Japanese)
CP5: Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection · 028/036 · None
Current Prices
Number
028/036
Rarity
None
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Genesect (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Genesect (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #028/036 of the CP5: Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection 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 Genesect (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Genesect (Japanese) (Common, CP5: Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection #028/036) changes hands at roughly $3.60, 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 $3.60, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $2.50. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Genesect (Japanese) is valued near $41.00 — about 11x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Genesect (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Genesect (Japanese) sits around $41.00 — roughly 11x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $20.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.60 | $3.60 | $3.60 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 5 |
Collector Outlook for Genesect (Japanese)
As a Common, Genesect (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 Genesect (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
