Buzzwole (Japanese)
SM12: Alter Genesis · 011/095 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
011/095
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Buzzwole (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Buzzwole (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 #011/095 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 Buzzwole (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Buzzwole (Japanese) (Rare, SM12: Alter Genesis #011/095) changes hands at roughly $1.00, 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 $1.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $2.29.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.29 | $2.29 | $2.29 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.70 | $1.70 | $1.70 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 32 |
Collector Outlook for Buzzwole (Japanese)
Buzzwole (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 Buzzwole (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
