Slowpoke (Japanese)
L1: HeartGold Collection · 017/070 · Common
Current Prices
Number
017/070
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Slowpoke (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Slowpoke (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #017/070 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 Slowpoke (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Slowpoke (Japanese) (Common, L1: HeartGold Collection #017/070) changes hands at roughly $4.00, 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 $4.00, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $1.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Slowpoke (Japanese)
As a Common, Slowpoke (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 Slowpoke (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
