Black Kyurem (Japanese)
SM12: Alter Genesis · 025/095 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
025/095
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Black Kyurem (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Black Kyurem (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 #025/095 of the SM12: Alter Genesis 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 Black Kyurem (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Black Kyurem (Japanese) (Rare, SM12: Alter Genesis #025/095) changes hands at roughly $1.17, 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 $1.17, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $1.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.39 | $1.79 | $2.98 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.17 | $1.28 | $1.28 | 23 |
Collector Outlook for Black Kyurem (Japanese)
Black Kyurem (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 Black Kyurem (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
