Slowking (Japanese)
L1: HeartGold Collection · 039/070 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
039/070
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Slowking (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Slowking (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant is a Holo Rare — the shimmering pulls that built the hobby and that set-builders prize most. Cataloged as Holo Rare #039/070 of the L1: HeartGold 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 Slowking (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Slowking (Japanese) (Holo Rare, L1: HeartGold Collection #039/070) changes hands at roughly $21.00, 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 $21.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $19.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 2 |
Collector Outlook for Slowking (Japanese)
Holo Rares such as Slowking (Japanese) are perennial favorites, and nostalgia keeps demand for clean copies durable. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Slowking (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
