Defender (Japanese)
Expansion Pack · · Uncommon
Current Prices
Zestaw
Expansion PackNumer
Rzadkość
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
89
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
About Defender (Japanese)
Defender (Japanese) is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Defender (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Defender (Japanese) from Expansion Pack is $1.78 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.80 to a high of $1.80. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $100.00 — approximately 56.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $11.50. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -1.1% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 89 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Defender (Japanese)
Professional grading is available for Defender (Japanese) and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 8 5, PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.65 | $1.88 | $1.88 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.79 | $3.71 | $3.71 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.19 | $1.34 | $1.34 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.08 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.67 | $1.68 | $1.68 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.30 | $1.70 | $1.70 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.78 | $1.80 | $1.80 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.50 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.49 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $100.00 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 8 |
Is Defender (Japanese) a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Defender (Japanese) typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
