Jirachi ex

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 5/10

Available sources show a wide spread between raw market indicators and reported graded sales, suggesting an immature and volatile market rather than a clearly established upward trend.[2][5][9] The card’s premium rarity and Jirachi popularity support demand, while modern supply and the apparent data-quality problems limit confidence in sustained appreciation.

Next months. Over the next 3-6 months, expect volatile pricing with raw copies most plausibly trading around the currently reported $40-$75 area, while graded prices vary substantially by grade and verified sale history.[9]

Long term. Over 1-3 years, a gradual rise is possible if the card becomes a recognized key 30th Celebration chase card and high-grade supply remains limited, but abundant modern production and potential reprints could keep returns modest. The 2021 25th Anniversary description should not be used for valuation unless a separate, verifiable card is identified.

History

Jirachi is a Steel/Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It is associated with wish granting, awakening for a short period every thousand years, and the 2003 film Pokémon: Jirachi—Wish Maker. The submitted identification is inconsistent with verified card data: English card 155/128 is Jirachi ex from the 30th Celebration set, released September 16, 2026, not a 2021 25th Anniversary card.[3][8]

The verified English printing is Jirachi ex 155/128 from 30th Celebration, released September 16, 2026.[3][8] No reliable evidence supports a 2021 English Jirachi ex numbered 155/128 or carrying a 25th Anniversary stamp.

• The verified card is a Special Illustration Rare, not an Ultra Rare Full Art.[3][8]
• It is a Basic Metal-type Pokémon ex with 160 HP.[7][8]
• Its Wish Granter attack draws cards until the player has seven cards in hand, while Swift does 150 damage and ignores Weakness, Resistance, and effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.[7][8]
• As a Pokémon ex, it gives the opponent two Prize cards when Knocked Out.[8]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Very High

First printed in

30th Celebration, English, card 155/128 Special Illustration Rare.[3][8]

Demand

High

Supply

High

• The verified card is officially classified as a Special Illustration Rare, a premium modern rarity, rather than a conventional Ultra Rare Full Art.[3][8]
• The card is numbered 155/128, indicating an over-numbered secret card within its set.[3][8]
• Jirachi has substantial nostalgia and Mythical Pokémon appeal, which can support collector demand.
• Modern release volumes and broad availability limit scarcity compared with vintage or genuinely low-print cards.

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, whitening along the blue and dark borders, corner compression, surface scratches, print lines, dents, holofoil scuffing, edge chipping, and any evidence of binder or sleeve wear. Verify that the card’s set symbol, 155/128 numbering, Special Illustration Rare treatment, attack text, HP, and resistance information match the official database.[8] A purported 2021 25th Anniversary version should be treated as a cataloging error, altered card, counterfeit, or different card until proven otherwise.

Storage. Use a clean penny sleeve followed by a semi-rigid holder or appropriately sized toploader. Store upright in a cool, dry, dark environment with stable temperature and humidity. Avoid loose storage, direct sunlight, PVC materials, heat, moisture, and tight holders that can damage corners or warp foil.

Authenticity. Compare the card against the official Pokémon TCG database for exact layout, wording, numbering, set identity, HP, symbols, and attacks.[8] Inspect print sharpness, holofoil pattern, blue border color, ink registration, texture, card thickness, light-transmission behavior, and rosette pattern. Be especially cautious if a seller describes 155/128 as a 2021 25th Anniversary Ultra Rare Full Art, because verified sources identify it as a 2026 30th Celebration Special Illustration Rare.[3][8]