Metagross (Japanese)
XY7: Bandit Ring · 049/081 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY7: Bandit RingNumber
049/081
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Metagross (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Metagross (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 #049/081 of the XY7: Bandit Ring 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 Metagross (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Metagross (Japanese) (Rare, XY7: Bandit Ring #049/081) changes hands at roughly $1.48, 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 $1.48, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $3.99. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Metagross (Japanese) is valued near $58.61 — about 40x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Metagross (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) Metagross (Japanese) sits around $58.61 — roughly 40x 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 $50.00 — 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $58.61 | $58.61 | $58.61 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.48 | $1.48 | $1.48 | 10 |
Collector Outlook for Metagross (Japanese)
Metagross (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 Metagross (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
