Sophocles (Japanese)
SM2+: Facing a New Trial · 057/049 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
057/049
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Sophocles (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Sophocles (Japanese) is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #057/049 of the SM2+: Facing a New Trial 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 Sophocles (Japanese)?
We are still gathering live data for Sophocles (Japanese) (Rare, SM2+: Facing a New Trial #057/049) — its collectibility profile will update here as marketplace sales come in.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Sophocles (Japanese)
Sophocles (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 Sophocles (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
