Red's Challenge (Japanese)
SM10: Double Blaze · 107/095 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
107/095
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Red's Challenge (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Red's Challenge (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 #107/095 of the SM10: Double Blaze 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 Red's Challenge (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Red's Challenge (Japanese) (Rare, SM10: Double Blaze #107/095) changes hands at roughly $60.61, 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 $60.61, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $57.00. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Red's Challenge (Japanese) is valued near $83.00 — about 1.4x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Red's Challenge (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) Red's Challenge (Japanese) sits around $83.00 — roughly 1.4x 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 $95.00, CGC 10 $140.91, CGC 9.5 $45.00 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 | 14 |
| ebay | AOG 9 | $42.08 | $42.08 | $42.08 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $140.91 | $140.91 | $140.91 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $60.61 | $58.99 | $58.99 | 27 |
Collector Outlook for Red's Challenge (Japanese)
Red's Challenge (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Red's Challenge (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
