Whimsicott (Japanese)
SV5K: Wild Force · 008/071 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SV5K: Wild ForceNumber
008/071
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Whimsicott (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Whimsicott (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 #008/071 of the SV5K: Wild Force 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 Whimsicott (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Whimsicott (Japanese) (Rare, SV5K: Wild Force #008/071) changes hands at roughly $0.25, 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 $0.25, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $0.10.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 45 |
Collector Outlook for Whimsicott (Japanese)
Whimsicott (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 Whimsicott (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
