
Azelf
Plasma Blast · 38/101 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Plasma BlastNumber
38/101
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Azelf: Rarity & Collectibility
Azelf 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 #38/101 of the Plasma Blast 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 Azelf?
In 2026, a Near Mint Azelf (Rare, Plasma Blast #38/101) changes hands at roughly $2.26, 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 $2.26, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.65. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $2.26, Lightly Played $0.94, Moderately Played $0.93, Heavily Played $0.35, Damaged $0.65 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.32 | $4.32 | $4.32 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.61 | $9.61 | $9.61 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.65 | $0.65 | $0.65 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.93 | $0.93 | $0.93 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.26 | $2.26 | $2.26 | 78 |
Collector Outlook for Azelf
Azelf holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 Azelf on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.





