Tentacruel (Japanese)
Wind from the Sea · 029/087 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
029/087
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Tentacruel (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Tentacruel (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #029/087 of the Wind from the Sea 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) (Rare, Wind from the Sea #029/087) changes hands at roughly $6.00, 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 $6.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $5.14.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.14 | $5.14 | $5.14 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 2 |
Collector Outlook for Tentacruel (Japanese)
Tentacruel (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. 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.
