Blaziken
Ruby and Sapphire · 15/109 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
15/109
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Blaziken: Rarity & Collectibility
Blaziken 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 #15/109 of the Ruby and Sapphire 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 Blaziken?
In 2026, a Near Mint Blaziken (Rare, Ruby and Sapphire #15/109) changes hands at roughly $31.75, 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 $31.75, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.45. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $31.75, Lightly Played $20.77, Moderately Played $10.91, Heavily Played $6.08, Damaged $2.45 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Blaziken is valued near $420.00 — about 13x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Blaziken: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Blaziken sits around $420.00 — roughly 13x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $76.00, CGC 10 $299.00, CGC 9.5 $40.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.14 | $13.14 | $13.14 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $52.99 | $52.99 | $52.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 17 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.08 | $6.08 | $6.08 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.77 | $20.77 | $20.77 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.91 | $10.91 | $10.91 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.75 | 90 |
Collector Outlook for Blaziken
Blaziken holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 Blaziken on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
