Yanmega
Crown Zenith · 009/159 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Crown ZenithNumber
009/159
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Yanmega: Rarity & Collectibility
Yanmega in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #009/159 of the Crown Zenith 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 Yanmega?
In 2026, a Near Mint Yanmega (Rare, Crown Zenith #009/159) changes hands at roughly $0.23, 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 $0.23, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $0.31. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.23, Lightly Played $0.27, Moderately Played $0.31 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Yanmega is valued near $59.00 — about 257x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Yanmega: 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) Yanmega sits around $59.00 — roughly 257x 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. 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 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 96 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.31 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.23 | $0.18 | $0.35 | 1,051 |
Collector Outlook for Yanmega
Yanmega holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Yanmega on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.