Black Market (Japanese)
SM8a: Dark Order · 052/052 · Prism Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM8a: Dark OrderNumber
052/052
Rarity
Prism Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Black Market (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Black Market (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 #052/052 of the SM8a: Dark Order 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 Black Market (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Black Market (Japanese) (Rare, SM8a: Dark Order #052/052) changes hands at roughly $0.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.30 | $3.30 | $3.30 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 9 |
Collector Outlook for Black Market (Japanese)
Black Market (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 Black Market (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
