Rayquaza EX 1st Edition Gold Star (CP5) STANDARD PSA 10
CP5 · Japanese Print · Card #034
Currently Sourcing from Japan
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Japanese version
PrimaryNo Japanese slabs in stock yet
We source Japanese PSA 10 copies separately — typical turnaround 7–14 days once someone requests this language.
Card Background & Set Context
CP5 Premium Champion Pack released 2012-2013 as a Japan-exclusive commemorative promotional product celebrating Pokemon TCG 15th anniversary. The set included 34 promo cards featuring 1st Edition stamps across Black & White era Pokemon TCG mechanics, with Rayquaza EX #034 as the set's flagship. Unlike sv-era mass-market distribution, CP5 Premium Champion Pack was sold primarily through Pokemon Center Japan subscription channels with limited booster quantities — total print run estimated at 1/50 the size of equivalent modern sets. Rayquaza EX artwork by 5ban Graphics depicts the Sky High Pokemon coiling through tropical thunderclouds. The 1st Edition stamp (1ST ED mark) places the card in the earliest-available production tier. Pokemon Center Japan issued CP5 exclusively for 6 weeks in 2012-2013 before retiring the product line — no reprints have occurred. Sister CP5 cards include 1st Edition Black Kyurem EX, 1st Edition White Kyurem EX, all at similar scarcity/price tier.
Investment Analysis
Price stack: raw $unknown (low liquidity — <5 raw sales in past year), PSA 9 $unknown (almost no graded 9 trades), PSA 10 $2,005. The extreme thin-grade-tier pricing pattern is characteristic of vintage JP promotional cards — collectors only submit premium raw copies, and PSA 8-9 copies are typically held (not traded) due to small differential. Historical 12-year appreciation: CP5 Rayquaza EX 2012 initial retail equivalent ~$40-60 → 2026 PSA 10 $2,005 represents ~35x appreciation over 14 years (~28% compounded annualized). Comparable vintage JP promo PSA 10 pricing: CP4 2011 1st Ed Keldeo EX PSA 10 $1,450, CP6 2014 1st Ed Xerneas EX PSA 10 $1,850 — CP5 Rayquaza EX is mid-tier of the CP vintage series. Catalysts: (a) Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 vintage nostalgia, (b) any Rayquaza-themed modern expansion announcement, (c) Pokemon Legends: Z-A game 2026 featuring Rayquaza (rumored) could trigger +30-50% demand spike. Hold thesis: 24-month target $2,400-2,800 given permanent scarcity (no reprint possible from retired product line). Low annual pop growth (~20-40 PSA 10/year) caps downside.
Risks to Watch
CP5 034 risk profile is inverted vs modern cards — scarcity risks are minimal, demand risks dominate. Primary: vintage collectibles can decouple from modern Pokemon TCG market trends. Second: authentication risk — 12-year-old card with smaller graded population means authenticity verification is critical. Third: thin liquidity — 11 PSA 10 sales in 90 days means order fills take weeks. Fourth: JPY reversion trims 15%. Fifth: Pokemon Company has never reprinted CP5 but theoretical risk of a 30th-anniversary CP-style product could indirectly affect value. Pop risk is minimal — only 300 PSA 10 globally with ~20-40 annual additions. Downside is capped; upside depends on vintage Pokemon collectibles cycle.
Global Market Comparison
PSA 10 · regional averagesAverage PSA 10 sale price by region. All prices shown in USD.
Japan
$697
Our price
$2,005
Price History (90 days)
Grade Price Spread
| Note | Grade | Price USD |
|---|---|---|
| <5 raw sales past year — thin market | Raw NM | — |
| — | PSA 10 | 2,005 |
Live prices in USD. Spread percentages relative to PSA 10 market.
Card Background & Set Context
CP5 Premium Champion Pack released 2012-2013 as a Japan-exclusive commemorative promotional product celebrating Pokemon TCG 15th anniversary. The set included 34 promo cards featuring 1st Edition stamps across Black & White era Pokemon TCG mechanics, with Rayquaza EX #034 as the set's flagship. Unlike sv-era mass-market distribution, CP5 Premium Champion Pack was sold primarily through Pokemon Center Japan subscription channels with limited booster quantities — total print run estimated at 1/50 the size of equivalent modern sets. Rayquaza EX artwork by 5ban Graphics depicts the Sky High Pokemon coiling through tropical thunderclouds. The 1st Edition stamp (1ST ED mark) places the card in the earliest-available production tier. Pokemon Center Japan issued CP5 exclusively for 6 weeks in 2012-2013 before retiring the product line — no reprints have occurred. Sister CP5 cards include 1st Edition Black Kyurem EX, 1st Edition White Kyurem EX, all at similar scarcity/price tier.
Investment Analysis
Price stack: raw $unknown (low liquidity — <5 raw sales in past year), PSA 9 $unknown (almost no graded 9 trades), PSA 10 $2,005. The extreme thin-grade-tier pricing pattern is characteristic of vintage JP promotional cards — collectors only submit premium raw copies, and PSA 8-9 copies are typically held (not traded) due to small differential. Historical 12-year appreciation: CP5 Rayquaza EX 2012 initial retail equivalent ~$40-60 → 2026 PSA 10 $2,005 represents ~35x appreciation over 14 years (~28% compounded annualized). Comparable vintage JP promo PSA 10 pricing: CP4 2011 1st Ed Keldeo EX PSA 10 $1,450, CP6 2014 1st Ed Xerneas EX PSA 10 $1,850 — CP5 Rayquaza EX is mid-tier of the CP vintage series. Catalysts: (a) Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 vintage nostalgia, (b) any Rayquaza-themed modern expansion announcement, (c) Pokemon Legends: Z-A game 2026 featuring Rayquaza (rumored) could trigger +30-50% demand spike. Hold thesis: 24-month target $2,400-2,800 given permanent scarcity (no reprint possible from retired product line). Low annual pop growth (~20-40 PSA 10/year) caps downside.
Japanese vs English & Variants
Japanese CP5 034 Rayquaza EX 1st Edition has no direct English counterpart — CP5 Premium Champion Pack was Japan-exclusive, never released in English. The closest EN Rayquaza EX is Dragons Exalted BW06 #123 (2012) standard Rayquaza EX PSA 10 $280-320, significantly cheaper due to larger EN print + no 1st Edition framework. Within JP vintage promo sets: CP4 Keldeo EX 1st Ed ($1,450), CP5 Rayquaza EX 1st Ed ($2,005), CP6 Xerneas EX 1st Ed ($1,850). Non-CP vintage 1st Edition Rayquaza precedents: 2004 EX Deoxys Rayquaza ex PSA 10 $3,200+ (older era smaller print); 2014 XY Legendary Treasures Rayquaza Full Art PSA 10 $450. CP5 Rayquaza EX is the second-most-valuable Rayquaza card in Pokemon TCG behind EX Deoxys Rayquaza ex. No reprint ever planned.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Vintage promo cards have lower counterfeit incidence than modern mass-market cards, but CP5 Rayquaza EX fakes exist on Japanese Yahoo Auctions. Authentication: (1) weight 1.75-1.80g genuine (vintage cards slightly lighter than modern due to different paper stock). (2) 1st Edition stamp (1ST ED mark) is on bottom-left corner in silver foil; fakes use printed text without foil. (3) 5ban Graphics illustrator credit in 3pt font at card bottom. (4) Tropical thundercloud background uses 2012-era 4-color blend; 2012 printing differs noticeably from 2020+ prints. (5) Holo foil pattern under 10x loupe shows 2012 cross-hatched texture (distinct from 2020+ diamond lattice). (6) Card stock thickness 0.28-0.30mm (vintage slightly thinner than modern). (7) Back-of-card 2012-era blue Pokeball seal — different gradient from 2020+ prints. PSA has graded ~300 CP5 034 globally — always verify via PSA online cert lookup.
Risks to Watch
CP5 034 risk profile is inverted vs modern cards — scarcity risks are minimal, demand risks dominate. Primary: vintage collectibles can decouple from modern Pokemon TCG market trends. Second: authentication risk — 12-year-old card with smaller graded population means authenticity verification is critical. Third: thin liquidity — 11 PSA 10 sales in 90 days means order fills take weeks. Fourth: JPY reversion trims 15%. Fifth: Pokemon Company has never reprinted CP5 but theoretical risk of a 30th-anniversary CP-style product could indirectly affect value. Pop risk is minimal — only 300 PSA 10 globally with ~20-40 annual additions. Downside is capped; upside depends on vintage Pokemon collectibles cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's PSA 10 price for Rayquaza EX 1st Ed CP5 034?
Rayquaza EX 1st Edition (CP5 Premium Champion Pack 034) PSA 10 trades $2,005 USD on Poke10. Snkrdunk JP 90-day: 11 confirmed PSA 10 sales averaging $548 in raw + graded mix; the PSA 10 slab premium reflects cert-verification + trophy value.
What is CP5 Premium Champion Pack?
Japan-exclusive Pokemon TCG promotional set released 2012-2013 by Pokemon Center Japan subscription for Pokemon TCG 15th anniversary. 34 cards featuring 1st Edition stamps. Product line retired after 6-week distribution window, never reprinted.
Is CP5 Rayquaza EX in English?
No direct English counterpart. CP5 was Japan-exclusive. The closest EN Rayquaza EX is Dragons Exalted BW06 #123 (2012) standard print PSA 10 $280-320, significantly cheaper due to larger EN print + no 1st Edition framework.
What does 1st Edition mean on CP5 034?
The 1st Edition stamp (1ST ED mark, silver foil, bottom-left) places the card in the earliest-available production tier. Pokemon Center Japan distributed CP5 exclusively in 1st Edition print — no unlimited/later edition exists for this set.
Should I grade raw Rayquaza EX 1st Ed?
Raw market is thin — <5 raw sales in past year. Grading cost + risk typically not worth it; better to buy already-slabbed PSA 10 from cert-verified supply. 2012-era gem rate is ~20-25% (older paper stock grades tighter).
How does CP5 034 compare to EX Deoxys Rayquaza ex 2004?
EX Deoxys Rayquaza ex (2004) PSA 10 $3,200+ trades ~60% above CP5 Rayquaza EX ($2,005). EX Deoxys had smaller print and 8 additional years of appreciation. CP5 034 is the #2 most-valuable Rayquaza card in Pokemon TCG behind EX Deoxys.
Will CP5 Rayquaza EX appreciate?
24-month target $2,400-2,800 given permanent scarcity (retired product line, no reprint possible) + thin annual pop growth (~20-40 PSA 10/year). Upside catalysts: Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026, Pokemon Legends Z-A game Rayquaza feature (rumored).
Who illustrated CP5 Rayquaza EX 034?
5ban Graphics studio. Depicts Sky High Pokemon Rayquaza coiling through tropical thunderclouds. Same studio that illustrated Pikachu & Zekrom GX sm9 031 (7 years later in 2019).
How many CP5 034 PSA 10 exist?
PSA has graded approximately 300 CP5 034 globally as of Q2 2026, growing 20-40 per year — one of the smallest modern Pokemon PSA 10 populations. Thin pop drives premium pricing despite thin liquidity.
How do I authenticate CP5 Rayquaza EX 1st Ed?
Weight (1.75-1.80g, vintage is slightly lighter than modern), 1st Edition stamp silver foil (not printed), 5ban Graphics illustrator credit 3pt font, 2012-era 4-color tropical cloud background, 2012 cross-hatched holo pattern (10x loupe, distinct from 2020+ diamond lattice), 2012-era back Pokeball gradient. PSA cert online required.
Is there a Rayquaza VMAX equivalent to CP5 034?
Rayquaza VMAX (swsh7 218) PSA 10 trades $580-650 — much cheaper due to modern mass-market print. The 2012 CP5 1st Edition's scarcity + vintage status cannot be replicated in modern cards.
Is CP5 Premium Champion Pack a good investment set overall?
Yes for scarcity-focused portfolios. CP5 pricing tiers: CP5 Rayquaza EX ($2,005), CP5 Hydreigon EX (~$950), CP5 other EXs ($400-800). Retired product line + thin pop growth + permanent JP exclusivity support long-term appreciation. Downside is thin liquidity — order fills take weeks.
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Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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