Hoopa (Japanese)
SM3+: Shining Legends · 056/072 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
056/072
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Hoopa (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Hoopa (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 #056/072 of the SM3+: Shining Legends 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 Hoopa (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Hoopa (Japanese) (Rare, SM3+: Shining Legends #056/072) changes hands at roughly $1.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Hoopa (Japanese) is valued near $14.30 — about 7.2x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Hoopa (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) Hoopa (Japanese) sits around $14.30 — roughly 7.2x 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. 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 | NEAR MINT | $2.59 | $2.59 | $2.59 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 3 |
Collector Outlook for Hoopa (Japanese)
Hoopa (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 Hoopa (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
