Alakazam (Japanese)
SV6: Transformation Mask · 049/101 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
049/101
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Alakazam (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Alakazam (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 #049/101 of the SV6: Transformation Mask 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 Alakazam (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Alakazam (Japanese) (Rare, SV6: Transformation Mask #049/101) changes hands at roughly $0.58, 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 $0.58, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.45. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Alakazam (Japanese) is valued near $31.57 — about 54x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Alakazam (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Alakazam (Japanese) sits around $31.57 — roughly 54x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across CGC 10 $24.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $31.57 | $31.57 | $31.57 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.58 | 55 |
Collector Outlook for Alakazam (Japanese)
Alakazam (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 Alakazam (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
