Slowbro (Japanese)
SM9b: Full Metal Wall · 012/054 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
012/054
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Slowbro (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Slowbro (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 #012/054 of the SM9b: Full Metal Wall 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 Slowbro (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Slowbro (Japanese) (Rare, SM9b: Full Metal Wall #012/054) changes hands at roughly $1.35, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.35, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.79.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.01 | $4.01 | $4.01 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.35 | $1.35 | $1.35 | 30 |
Collector Outlook for Slowbro (Japanese)
Slowbro (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 Slowbro (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
