Gyarados (Japanese)
S1a: VMAX Rising · 021/070 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
S1a: VMAX RisingNumber
021/070
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Gyarados (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Gyarados (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #021/070 of the S1a: VMAX Rising 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 Gyarados (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Gyarados (Japanese) (Rare, S1a: VMAX Rising #021/070) changes hands at roughly $1.58, 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 $1.58, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.50.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.58 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 11 |
Collector Outlook for Gyarados (Japanese)
Gyarados (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Gyarados (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
