Blacephalon (Japanese)
SM11a: Remix Bout · 031/064 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
031/064
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Blacephalon (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Blacephalon (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 #031/064 of the SM11a: Remix Bout 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 Blacephalon (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Blacephalon (Japanese) (Rare, SM11a: Remix Bout #031/064) changes hands at roughly $0.76, 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 $0.76, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.40. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Blacephalon (Japanese) is valued near $4.89 — about 6.4x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Blacephalon (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) Blacephalon (Japanese) sits around $4.89 — roughly 6.4x 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. 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 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $4.89 | $4.27 | $5.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.76 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 111 |
Collector Outlook for Blacephalon (Japanese)
Blacephalon (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 Blacephalon (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
