How rare is Torterra (Japanese)?

Torterra (Japanese) is a Rare, held back by print runs so collectors have to seek out clean copies of #008/100.

Is Torterra (Japanese) a chase card?

It is a sought-after pull. Torterra (Japanese) is not a top-tier secret hit, but as Rare #008/100 it is a card completists actively chase for the S9: Star Birth set.

What makes Torterra (Japanese) collectible?

Torterra (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.

Torterra (Japanese)

Name: Torterra (Japanese) - S9: Star Birth (008/100)
Brand: Pokemon

S9: Star Birth · 008/100 · Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $0.38

Low $0.38

High $0.38

PSA 10 N/A

PSA 9 N/A

30-Day Trend +0.0%

Set

S9: Star Birth

Number

008/100

Rarity

Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

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Torterra (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility

Torterra (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 #008/100 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 Torterra (Japanese)?

In 2026, a Near Mint Torterra (Japanese) (Rare, S9: Star Birth #008/100) changes hands at roughly $0.38, 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 $0.38, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $2.22.

Detailed Price Breakdown

Source	Condition / Grade	Average	Low	High	Sales
ebay	LIGHTLY PLAYED	$2.22	$2.22	$2.22	2
ebay	NEAR MINT	$1.19	$1.19	$1.19	9
tcgplayer	NEAR MINT	$0.38	$0.38	$0.38	24

Collector Outlook for Torterra (Japanese)

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