Battle Reporter (Japanese)
XY3: Rising Fist · 103/096 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY3: Rising FistNumber
103/096
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Battle Reporter (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Battle Reporter (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #103/096 of the XY3: Rising Fist 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 Battle Reporter (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Battle Reporter (Japanese) (Rare, XY3: Rising Fist #103/096) changes hands at roughly $40.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Battle Reporter (Japanese) is valued near $120.00 — about 3.0x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Battle Reporter (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) Battle Reporter (Japanese) sits around $120.00 — roughly 3.0x 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 PSA 9 $34.50 — 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 | NEAR MINT | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
Collector Outlook for Battle Reporter (Japanese)
Battle Reporter (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Battle Reporter (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
