What is the starting value for this Alakazam card?

The ungraded version of Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 is currently listed around $34.

How much is a graded PSA 10 version worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is valued at $250.

Is the 9-grade condition worth buying?

A Grade 9 copy is available for $132, offering a good balance between condition and price.

Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Japanese Split Earth Card Value

Name: Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Japanese Split Earth Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Japanese Split Earth

What the Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 card from Pokémon Japanese Split Earth is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 value — Ungraded $34 · Grade 9 $132 · PSA 10 $250. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$34

Ungraded

3.9×

$132

Grade 9

7.4×

$250

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 7.4× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Alakazam #42, purchase the Standard version at $41. The 1st Edition version, priced at $34, offers a premium due to its rarity and historical significance, making it more desirable to serious collectors. If your goal is simply ownership, the Standard is fine. However, if you value the investment potential and collect high-grade early printings, the 1st Edition is worth the slightly lower initial outlay.

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StandardAlakazam #42 — Pokémon Japanese Split Earth Card Value$40.83$453eBay ↗

1st Edition— this pageAlakazam [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Japanese Split Earth Card Value$34.31$250eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Japanese Split Earth
Game: Pokémon

Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 (Pokémon Japanese Split Earth) card value

An ungraded Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 from Pokémon Japanese Split Earth averages around $34. A Grade 9 copy runs about $132, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $250.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$34	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$132	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$250	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for this Alakazam card?: The ungraded version of Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 is currently listed around $34.
How much is a graded PSA 10 version worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is valued at $250.
Is the 9-grade condition worth buying?: A Grade 9 copy is available for $132, offering a good balance between condition and price.