Smeargle (Japanese)
XY8-Bb: Blue Shock · 053/059 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
053/059
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Smeargle (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Smeargle (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant is an Uncommon, slightly scarcer than the base cards but still widely available. Cataloged as Uncommon #053/059 of the XY8-Bb: Blue Shock 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 Smeargle (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Smeargle (Japanese) (Uncommon, XY8-Bb: Blue Shock #053/059) changes hands at roughly $4.00, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $4.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $3.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 2 |
Collector Outlook for Smeargle (Japanese)
Smeargle (Japanese) is an Uncommon collectors gather while building toward the set's headline pulls. 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 Smeargle (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
