Red & Blue (Japanese)
SM12: Alter Genesis · 108/095 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
108/095
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Red & Blue (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Red & Blue (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 #108/095 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 Red & Blue (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Red & Blue (Japanese) (Rare, SM12: Alter Genesis #108/095) changes hands at roughly $98.39, 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 $98.39, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $65.00. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Red & Blue (Japanese) is valued near $186.48 — about 1.9x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Red & Blue (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 & Blue (Japanese) sits around $186.48 — roughly 1.9x 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 $76.00, CGC 10 $149.99, PSA 8 $75.00 — 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 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $98.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 | 12 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $117.67 | $117.67 | $117.67 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $91.19 | $91.19 | $91.19 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $186.48 | $186.48 | $186.48 | 38 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $98.39 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 22 |
Collector Outlook for Red & Blue (Japanese)
Red & Blue (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 & Blue (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
