Karen's Conviction (Japanese)
S5a: Peerless Fighters · 081/070 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
081/070
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Karen's Conviction (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Karen's Conviction (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 #081/070 of the S5a: Peerless Fighters 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 Karen's Conviction (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Karen's Conviction (Japanese) (Rare, S5a: Peerless Fighters #081/070) changes hands at roughly $15.64, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Karen's Conviction (Japanese) is valued near $65.00 — about 4.2x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Karen's Conviction (Japanese): 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) Karen's Conviction (Japanese) sits around $65.00 — roughly 4.2x 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 $21.14, CGC 10 $19.99, BGS 9.5 $31.00 — 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 | NEAR MINT | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.15 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $21.14 | $21.14 | $21.14 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $15.64 | $15.64 | $15.64 | 19 |
Collector Outlook for Karen's Conviction (Japanese)
Karen's Conviction (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 Karen's Conviction (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
