Ekans (Japanese)
Rocket Gang Strikes Back · 001/084 · Common
Current Prices
Number
001/084
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Ekans (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Ekans (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 #001/084 of the Rocket Gang Strikes Back 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 Ekans (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ekans (Japanese) (Common, Rocket Gang Strikes Back #001/084) changes hands at roughly $3.80, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.80 | $3.80 | $3.80 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 3 |
Collector Outlook for Ekans (Japanese)
As a Common, Ekans (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 Ekans (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
