Xatu (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Xatu (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Xatu (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare # of the DP3: Shining 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 Xatu (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Xatu (Japanese) (Rare, DP3: Shining Darkness #) changes hands at roughly $1.05, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Xatu (Japanese)
Xatu (Japanese) 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 Xatu (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
