Rotom (Japanese)
S4a: Shiny Star V · 052/190 · None
Current Prices
Number
052/190
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Rotom (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Rotom (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #052/190 of the S4a: Shiny Star V 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 Rotom (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Rotom (Japanese) (Common, S4a: Shiny Star V #052/190) changes hands at roughly $0.91, 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 $0.91, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.74.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.74 | $1.74 | $1.74 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.91 | 20 |
Collector Outlook for Rotom (Japanese)
As a Common, Rotom (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. 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 Rotom (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
