Tentacruel (Japanese)
SM9a: Night Unison · 008/055 · Common
Current Prices
Number
008/055
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Tentacruel (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Tentacruel (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #008/055 of the SM9a: Night Unison 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 Tentacruel (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Tentacruel (Japanese) (Common, SM9a: Night Unison #008/055) changes hands at roughly $1.00, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 3 |
Collector Outlook for Tentacruel (Japanese)
As a Common, Tentacruel (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. 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 Tentacruel (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
