How Much Is N's Reshiram Worth in 2026?
Published by JK Index · Updated August 2026
N's Reshiram is the specific Team Plasma-branded card that anchored 2025 Journey Together collector attention. The character card revives the "N" Trainer storyline from Black and White era Pokemon, tying into the modern Scarlet & Violet block's Trainer-Pokemon variant treatment.
PriceCharting's August 2026 data shows the Illustration Rare #167/159 at $17.44 raw with PSA 10 comps at $187.50 — a 10x grade multiplier that's unusually generous for a modern SIR-tier print. This guide walks through every N's Reshiram variant and honest 2026 buy strategy.
What N's Reshiram actually is
N's Reshiram is the "N"-branded variant of the legendary Reshiram character released across three Scarlet & Violet block sets. The Trainer-Pokemon design pattern — attaching a specific Trainer name to a Pokemon character — was reintroduced in 2025 after being dormant since the WotC-era Blaine's and Sabrina's variants.
The card connects to the Black and White era Team Plasma storyline where "N" (Natural Harmonia Gropius) was the primary antagonist. That specific narrative tie-in drives adult-collector interest beyond typical Pokemon-only appeal.
Three distinct N's Reshiram print variants exist in 2026: the Journey Together Illustration Rare #167/159, the standard Journey Together #116/159, and the Ascended Heroes #154/217.
Real 2026 comps for N's Reshiram
Pricing pulled from PSA sold-comp data, PriceCharting, TCGplayer, and JK Index Pokemon TCG feeds as of August 2026.
| Version | Raw NM | PSA 9 | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N's Reshiram IR #167/159 (Journey Together) | $12–$18 | $30–$45 | $180–$220 |
| N's Reshiram #116/159 Holofoil (Journey Together) | $0.20–$0.55 | $8–$14 | $22–$32 |
| N's Reshiram #116/159 Reverse Holo | $0.45–$0.85 | $14–$22 | $38–$52 |
| N's Reshiram #154/217 (Ascended Heroes) | $0.15–$0.20 | $6–$10 | $18–$28 |
The specific implication is that 90% of N's Reshiram collector value concentrates in the Journey Together Illustration Rare. Standard checklist variants trade at commons-tier pricing regardless of set.
N's Reshiram Illustration Rare Journey Together value 2026
PriceCharting's granular grade tier breakdown on the #167/159 IR is what makes this card genuinely interesting:
| Grade | Recent sale | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $17.44 | 1 sale/day |
| Grade 7 | $16.42 | 1 sale/month |
| Grade 8 | $17.70 | 3 sales/week |
| Grade 9 | $30.46 | 1 sale/day |
| Grade 9.5 | $41.59 | 1 sale/week |
| PSA 10 | $187.50 | 1 sale/day |
The specific 10x jump between Grade 9 and PSA 10 is unusually generous for a 2025 modern print. That gap reflects genuine PSA 10 population scarcity — the Illustration Rare art panel is centering-sensitive, and pack-fresh copies frequently cap at PSA 9.
Recent eBay realized sales show ungraded copies clearing $10.99-$16.50 as of August 2026. That specific pricing has been under downward pressure — Pokemon Wizard reports the card has dropped 12.93% in recent trading. The specific implication is buy discipline matters more than exit timing on this card.
N's Reshiram Ascended Heroes value 2026
The Ascended Heroes #154/217 print is the specific volume-tier N's Reshiram. Raw pricing sits at $0.15-$0.20 with PSA 10 comps at $18-$28.
That specific 100x+ grade multiplier is characteristic of Rare Holo prints where raw supply is genuinely abundant but PSA 10 population is tight. Cross-reference the Ascended Heroes set page for the specific card list and pull-rate context on the broader set.
The specific implication is that Ascended Heroes N's Reshiram works fine as a playable card but doesn't clear grading math meaningfully unless the specific copy is genuinely pack-fresh with obvious PSA 10 potential.
Journey Together Illustration Rare pull rate context
ThePriceDex reports the Journey Together Illustration Rare pull rate at 1 in 129.4 packs (roughly 3.6 booster boxes). That specific pull-rate difficulty is what supports the raw NM pricing at $17+ despite the set being widely available at retail.
The eight-pack ETB math is genuinely brutal for chasing the IR specifically. Cross-reference the Journey Together ETB buying guide — targeting the N's Reshiram IR through single-box opens is not a realistic strategy. Single-card purchase at $17 is meaningfully cheaper than the expected multi-box opens.
Is N's Reshiram worth grading in 2026?
The grade-vs-hold decision depends heavily on which version you have. IR grading math is genuinely one of the strongest in the Journey Together set.
Illustration Rare #167/159 grading math:
- All-in cost: ~$40 PSA Value tier
- Break-even at Grade 8: Grade 8 clears $17 vs $14 raw + $40 fee = breakeven
- Real target: Grade 9 clears $30, Grade 9.5 clears $41, PSA 10 clears $187
- Downside: minimal at pack-fresh submissions with clean centering
- The specific 10x PSA 10 multiplier makes this one of the strongest 2025-era submissions
Standard #116/159 Holofoil grading math:
- All-in cost: ~$40
- PSA 10 clears $28 — barely covers costs after fees
- Do not submit unless the card is genuinely pack-fresh with obvious PSA 10 potential
Ascended Heroes #154/217 grading math:
- All-in cost: ~$40
- PSA 10 clears $22 — grading destroys margin
- Skip grading; hold as a completed-set filler card
Why N's Reshiram sits in a specific market pocket
Three specific dynamics anchor 2026 pricing.
The Trainer-Pokemon revival premium. N's Reshiram is part of the specific 2025 revival of Trainer-attached Pokemon character variants. That treatment carries meaningful adult-collector appeal that doesn't apply to standard Pokemon prints.
Team Plasma narrative tie-in. The Black and White era Team Plasma storyline is one of the most fondly remembered Pokemon franchise arcs. N's Reshiram specifically anchors that nostalgia in modern print form — pricing supports beyond standard modern chase levels.
IR pull rate scarcity. 1 in 129.4 packs is a genuinely difficult pull rate for a modern IR. That structural difficulty is what supports the specific $17+ raw pricing despite Journey Together being widely available at retail.
Which N's Reshiram print should you actually buy in 2026?
The specific answer depends on capital tier and collection focus.
Under $5 budget: Target the Ascended Heroes #154 raw at $0.20 or the Journey Together standard Holofoil #116 raw at $0.55. Playable-tier acquisition.
$15–$30 budget: Target the Journey Together IR #167 raw at $17. Modern chase-tier positioning with meaningful appreciation potential if PSA 10 population stays tight.
$40–$80 budget: Target the Journey Together IR Grade 9.5 at $42. Pre-graded protection with obvious upside to PSA 10 tier.
$180+ budget: Target the Journey Together IR PSA 10 at $187. Best available comp on the specific chase variant.
Final take
N's Reshiram is the specific card where 2025 Journey Together delivered a genuine collector-tier chase without needing modern-flagship character pull. The Trainer-Pokemon design pattern plus Team Plasma nostalgia is a specific combination that supports pricing beyond baseline modern IR levels.
For collectors — the Journey Together Illustration Rare at $17 raw is the buy. For investors — grade any pack-fresh copy with clean centering. The specific 10x PSA 10 multiplier is where the meaningful capital efficiency exists in the current market.
Cross-check current PSA-graded comps on JK Index Marketplace before every purchase. The specific gap between raw NM and PSA 10 on the Journey Together IR is where the largest opportunity currently sits in the N's Reshiram catalog.
