Shaymin EX (Japanese)
SM: The Best of XY · 188/171 · None
Current Prices
Number
188/171
Rarity
None
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Shaymin EX (Japanese)
Shaymin EX (Japanese) is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 188/171 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. As a premium-valued card, Shaymin EX (Japanese) is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Shaymin EX (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Shaymin EX (Japanese) from SM: The Best of XY is $289.92 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $289.92 to a high of $289.92. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $1,115 — approximately 3.8x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $612.50.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $209.32 | $209.32 | $209.32 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $289.92 | $289.92 | $289.92 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $585.00 | $585.00 | $585.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,115 | $1,115 | $1,115 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $612.50 | $612.50 | $612.50 | 14 |
Is Shaymin EX (Japanese) a Good Investment?
As a common card, Shaymin EX (Japanese)'s individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
