AZ (Japanese)
XY4: Phantom Gate · 093/088 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
093/088
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
AZ (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
AZ (Japanese) is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #093/088 of the XY4: Phantom Gate 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 AZ (Japanese)?
We are still gathering live data for AZ (Japanese) (Rare, XY4: Phantom Gate #093/088) — its collectibility profile will update here as marketplace sales come in.
Graded AZ (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. Top grades such as PSA 10, CGC 10 and BGS define the ceiling for AZ (Japanese), and how thin that gem-mint population is decides how high it climbs. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $118.59, PSA 8 $52.00 — 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 | PSA 10 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.05 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $118.59 | $118.59 | $118.59 | 4 |
Collector Outlook for AZ (Japanese)
AZ (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 AZ (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
