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POP · Released 2009-03-01 · 17 cards

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Set market cap

17 cards tracked daily
$216.37
▼ 44.9% 7d▼ 42.8% 30d
$431.43$60.74Feb '24Sep '25May '26Aug '26Nov '26
Low $60.74 · High $431.43▲ 229.4% over this range
400 sales · 30 days$2,575.27 volume
17base cards
$185.00est. singles cost
Easycompletion difficulty
Chase cards

What to target in POP Series 9

The top 10 cards are 91% of the set’s $185.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.

#CardNumberRarityMarketPSA 10
1Garchomp#1Rare$66.80$521.34
2Pikachu#15Common$22.67—
3Pichu#11Uncommon$21.23$109.32
4Raichu#3Rare$18.14$66.11
5Piplup#16Common$9.99$172.53
6Buizel#6Uncommon$7.91$146.98
7Pachirisu#10Uncommon$6.93$116.67
8Rotom#5Rare$4.99$124.99
9Regigigas#4Rare$4.98$104.48
10Croagunk#7Uncommon$4.96$50.45
Set landscape

How POP Series 9 is built

Rarity breakdown

Uncommon6
Common6
Rare5

Price distribution

Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.

2<$1
1$1–2
7$2–5
3$5–10
3$10–25
$25–50
1$50–100
$100+
Buying guide

Singles or sealed?

$185.00
all singles, one of each
$4.98
median card
4
cards worth $10+
Easy
completion difficulty
Base set run$185.00one of each card up to #17 — no secrets
Full set$185.00every tracked card including secret rares

Sealed product comparison

SinglesTargeted — no luck needed
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Grading

Which POP Series 9 cards are worth grading?

Tier 3 — personal collectionCollection only

Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.

Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.

Storage & protection

Protect your POP Series 9 cards

Even a modest set deserves basic protection — condition is most of a card’s value.

Penny sleeves (100ct)First layer

Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.

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Dragon Shield Matte sleevesPremium sleeve

The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.

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Rigid toploaders (25ct)Rigid protection

Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.

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Side-loading binder (360)Set storage

Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.

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Sealed products

All cards 17

17 of 17

Most valuable cards in POP Series 9

  1. Garchomp #1 — $66.80
  2. Pikachu #15 — $22.67
  3. Pichu #11 — $21.23
  4. Raichu #3 — $18.14
  5. Piplup #16 — $9.99
  6. Buizel #6 — $7.91
  7. Pachirisu #10 — $6.93
  8. Rotom #5 — $4.99
  9. Regigigas #4 — $4.98
  10. Croagunk #7 — $4.96

About POP Series 9

POP Series 9 is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the POP series, released on 2009-03-01. The set contains 17 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $184.59, with Garchomp #1 as the most valuable card at $66.80. Prices update nightly from live market data.

POP Series 9 — FAQ

How many cards are in POP Series 9?

POP Series 9 contains 17 cards.

What is the most valuable card in POP Series 9?

Garchomp #1 at $66.80, based on live market data updated nightly.

How much is a complete POP Series 9 set worth?

A complete raw set is currently worth about $184.59 at market prices.

When was POP Series 9 released?

POP Series 9 was released on 2009-03-01.