How rare is Infernape (Japanese)?

Infernape (Japanese) is a Rare, held back by print runs so collectors have to seek out clean copies of #021/100.

Is Infernape (Japanese) a chase card?

It is a sought-after pull. Infernape (Japanese) is not a top-tier secret hit, but as Rare #021/100 it is a card completists actively chase for the S9: Star Birth set.

What makes Infernape (Japanese) collectible?

Infernape (Japanese) combines its Rare rarity from S9: Star Birth, the difficulty of finding it in top condition, and steady demand from set-builders. Track its rarity and graded prices on RarePokemonCard, refreshed from real 2026 marketplace data.

Infernape (Japanese)

Name: Infernape (Japanese) - S9: Star Birth (021/100)
Brand: Pokemon

S9: Star Birth · 021/100 · Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $0.48

Low $0.25

High $0.25

PSA 10 N/A

PSA 9 $13.19

30-Day Trend +0.0%

Set

S9: Star Birth

Number

021/100

Rarity

Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

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Infernape (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility

Infernape (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 #021/100 of the S9: Star Birth 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 Infernape (Japanese)?

In 2026, a Near Mint Infernape (Japanese) (Rare, S9: Star Birth #021/100) changes hands at roughly $0.48, 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 $0.48, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.40.

Detailed Price Breakdown

Source	Condition / Grade	Average	Low	High	Sales
ebay	LIGHTLY PLAYED	$2.99	$2.99	$2.99	5
ebay	NEAR MINT	$1.50	$1.50	$1.50	4
ebay	PSA 9	$13.19	$13.19	$13.19	1
tcgplayer	LIGHTLY PLAYED	$0.40	$0.40	$0.40	5
tcgplayer	NEAR MINT	$0.48	$0.25	$0.25	33

Collector Outlook for Infernape (Japanese)

Infernape (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 Infernape (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.