What is the starting price for Slowpoke #40?

The ungraded version of Slowpoke #40 is listed starting at $8.

How much is a PSA 10 copy of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Slowpoke #40 is valued at $252.

Is there a difference in value between ungraded and graded?

Yes, the PSA 10 grade significantly increases the resale value compared to the ungraded version.

Slowpoke #40 — Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back Card Value

Name: Slowpoke #40 — Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back

What the Slowpoke #40 card from Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Slowpoke #40 value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 9 $36 · PSA 10 $252. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes BackGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

Ungraded

4.5×

$36

Grade 9

31.5×

$252

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 31.5× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Slowpoke #40, buy the Standard version for $8. The 1st Edition version, priced at $4, is actually cheaper, but it offers the premium of being a first edition, implying higher desirability and potential scarcity. If budget is the only concern, get the Standard. If you want the collector's edge, pay the slightly lower price for the 1st Edition.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Standard— this pageSlowpoke #40 — Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back Card Value$8.1$251.73eBay ↗

1st EditionSlowpoke [1st Edition] #40 — Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back Card Value$4.07—eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back
Game: Pokémon

Slowpoke #40 (Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back) card value

An ungraded Slowpoke #40 from Pokémon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back averages around $8. A Grade 9 copy runs about $36, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $252.

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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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$8	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$36	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$252	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Slowpoke #40?: The ungraded version of Slowpoke #40 is listed starting at $8.
How much is a PSA 10 copy of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Slowpoke #40 is valued at $252.
Is there a difference in value between ungraded and graded?: Yes, the PSA 10 grade significantly increases the resale value compared to the ungraded version.