How rare is Cherish Ball (Japanese)?

Cherish Ball (Japanese) is a Rare, held back by print runs so collectors have to seek out clean copies of #092/095.

Is Cherish Ball (Japanese) a chase card?

It is a sought-after pull. Cherish Ball (Japanese) is not a top-tier secret hit, but as Rare #092/095 it is a card completists actively chase for the SM12: Alter Genesis set.

What makes Cherish Ball (Japanese) collectible?

Cherish Ball (Japanese) combines its Rare rarity from SM12: Alter Genesis, 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.

Cherish Ball (Japanese)

Name: Cherish Ball (Japanese) - SM12: Alter Genesis (092/095)
Brand: Pokemon

SM12: Alter Genesis · 092/095 · Trainer Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $3.00

Low $3.00

High $3.00

PSA 10 N/A

PSA 9 N/A

30-Day Trend +0.0%

Set

SM12: Alter Genesis

Number

092/095

Rarity

Trainer Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

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Cherish Ball (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility

Cherish Ball (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 #092/095 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 Cherish Ball (Japanese)?

In 2026, a Near Mint Cherish Ball (Japanese) (Rare, SM12: Alter Genesis #092/095) changes hands at roughly $3.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm.

Detailed Price Breakdown

Source	Condition / Grade	Average	Low	High	Sales
ebay	NEAR MINT	$1.19	$1.19	$1.19	2
tcgplayer	NEAR MINT	$3.00	$3.00	$3.00	2

Collector Outlook for Cherish Ball (Japanese)

Cherish Ball (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Cherish Ball (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.