Altaria (Japanese)
SM6a: Dragon Storm · 031/053 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
031/053
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Altaria (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Altaria (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 #031/053 of the SM6a: Dragon Storm 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 Altaria (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Altaria (Japanese) (Rare, SM6a: Dragon Storm #031/053) changes hands at roughly $1.94, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.91 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.94 | $1.94 | $1.94 | 17 |
Collector Outlook for Altaria (Japanese)
Altaria (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 Altaria (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
