Kabuto (Japanese)
Pt4: Advent of Arceus · 049/090 · Common
Current Prices
Number
049/090
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Kabuto (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Kabuto (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 #049/090 of the Pt4: Advent of Arceus 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 Kabuto (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Kabuto (Japanese) (Common, Pt4: Advent of Arceus #049/090) changes hands at roughly $3.33, 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 $3.33, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $2.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.33 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 3 |
Collector Outlook for Kabuto (Japanese)
As a Common, Kabuto (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 Kabuto (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
