Mysterious MountainsJPN
Set market cap
56 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Mysterious Mountains
The top 10 cards are 59% of the set’s $3,532.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Houndoom | #70 | Holo Rare | $590.01 | $2,214.50 |
| 2 |  Arcanine | #17 | Holo Rare | $350.00 | $1,700.65 |
| 3 |  Magneton | #38 | Holo Rare | $250.00 | $758.87 |
| 4 |  Nidoqueen | #10 | Holo Rare | $199.99 | $592.61 |
| 5 |  Machamp | #53 | Holo Rare | $125.00 | $794.18 |
| 6 |  Magneton | #72 | Holo Rare | $125.00 | $238.78 |
| 7 |  Piloswine | #34 | Holo Rare | $119.99 | $472.00 |
| 8 |  Xatu | #47 | Holo Rare | $111.50 | $291.80 |
| 9 |  Houndoom | #69 | Rare | $105.00 | $376.00 |
| 10 |  Lapras | #29 | Common | $100.00 | $267.51 |
How Mysterious Mountains is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which Mysterious Mountains cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Houndoom #70raw $590.01 → PSA 10 $2,214.50 3.8×EV +$585.80Arcanine #17raw $350.00 → PSA 10 $1,700.65 4.9×EV +$814.60Magneton #38raw $250.00 → PSA 10 $758.87 3×EV +$220.00Nidoqueen #10raw $199.99 → PSA 10 $592.61 3×EV +$185.63Machamp #53raw $125.00 → PSA 10 $794.18 6.4×EV +$369.55Magneton #72raw $125.00 → PSA 10 $238.78 1.9×EV +$51.73Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Ursaring #67raw $50.00 → PSA 10 $115.37 2.3×EV +$24.61
Beedrill #4raw $40.00 → PSA 10 $115.25 2.9×EV −$8.53
Houndour #21raw $30.00 → PSA 10 $77.00 2.6×EV +$14.52
Nidoran F #6raw $20.00 → PSA 10 $44.13 2.2×EV −$2.71
Mystery Zone #85raw $19.95 → PSA 10 $82.00 4.1×EV −$8.47
Cyclone Energy #86raw $14.50 → PSA 10 $98.72 6.8×Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Mysterious Mountains
Creators on Mysterious Mountains
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Mysterious Mountains cards
This set has 10 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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All cards 91
Most valuable cards in Mysterious Mountains
- Charizard #89 — $6,212.64
- Gengar #44 — $800.00
- Houndoom #70 — $590.01
- Celebi #91 — $567.02
- Gyarados #28 — $495.00
- Crobat #90 — $380.00
- Arcanine #17 — $350.00
- Gengar #43 — $309.50
- Magneton #38 — $250.00
- Snorlax #62 — $232.59
About Mysterious Mountains (Japanese)
Mysterious Mountains (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 2002-10-04. The set contains 91 cards — 88 in the base set plus 3 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $13,123.90, with Charizard #89 as the most valuable card at $6,212.64. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Mysterious Mountains (Japanese) — FAQ
How many cards are in Mysterious Mountains (Japanese)?
Mysterious Mountains (Japanese) contains 91 cards — 88 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Mysterious Mountains (Japanese)?
Charizard #89 at $6,212.64, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Mysterious Mountains (Japanese) set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $13,123.90 at market prices.
When was Mysterious Mountains (Japanese) released?
Mysterious Mountains (Japanese) was released on 2002-10-04.