Heracross EX (Japanese)
XY3: Rising Fist · 004/096 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY3: Rising FistNumber
004/096
Rarity
Double Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Heracross EX (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Heracross EX (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #004/096 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 Heracross EX (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Heracross EX (Japanese) (Rare, XY3: Rising Fist #004/096) changes hands at roughly $0.10, 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 $0.10, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $4.74. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Heracross EX (Japanese) is valued near $51.00 — about 510x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Heracross EX (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) Heracross EX (Japanese) sits around $51.00 — roughly 510x 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 $11.44 — 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 | $4.74 | $4.74 | $4.74 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.44 | $9.38 | $13.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | 15 |
Collector Outlook for Heracross EX (Japanese)
Heracross EX (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 Heracross EX (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
