Rayquaza V SR (Special Art) — Blue Sky Stream s7R 076/067 STANDARD PSA 10
Blue Sky Stream · Japanese Print · Card #076
Japanese name: レックウザV SR スペシャルアート
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Card Background & Set Context
Blue Sky Stream (蒼空ストリーム, s7R) launched 9 July 2021 as Sword & Shield Era's Rayquaza-themed expansion, paired with Towering Perfection (s7D, Duraludon). The set print run was tight by 2021 Japanese standards — Pokemon Center Japan limited box allocations to 1 per customer in week one, and most singles drained from the secondary market within 90 days. The 076/067 SR slot is the Special Art Rayquaza V, painted by 5ban Graphics and depicting Rayquaza coiled around the Sky Pillar at dawn over the Hoenn coast. The artwork directly references Emerald box art from the 2004 Game Boy Advance title and the Sky Pillar dungeon where players first encounter Rayquaza in canon. Card text uses the standard Sword & Shield V template with two attacks: Spiral Jump (1-cost, 60 damage) and Dragon Pulse (4-cost, 220 damage discarding 2 energy). The English-language equivalent appears in Silver Tempest (November 2022) as both #110 standard alt and #197 secret rare gold etched. Crucially, the Japanese s7R 076 predates the EN release by 16 months, giving it the 'first print' status that Japanese collectors consistently price at a premium. 5ban Graphics also illustrated the s7R Rayquaza VMAX (077/067) HR companion and the Deoxys VMAX HR — a three-card Hoenn legendary trio that is the most-collected JP set theme of the SwSh era. Box-fresh unsearched booster boxes from Blue Sky Stream now trade at $700-900 on Mercari JP, up from $90 MSRP, almost entirely on Rayquaza V SR EV.
Investment Analysis
The price ladder on s7R 076 is unusually steep: raw $354, PSA 9 $409 ($55 grade lift = 15.5% over raw), PSA 10 $1,342 (3.79x raw, 3.28x PSA 9). That PSA 9→10 gap of $933 is the structural alpha — it implies grading-house gem rate is sub-30% on already-pristine raw copies, which matches reported PSA 10 yield on Sword & Shield JP textured holos (5ban dot pattern shows micro-scratches under high LED). With listing count at 2 on Poke10 and PSA-graded census likely under 300 worldwide (estimate based on PSA Set Registry partial reporting for s7R), thin float drives bid-side action. Three peer comparables anchor the trajectory: (1) Umbreon VMAX alt s6a 095 PSA 10 = $4,800, pop ~3,500 — Rayquaza s7R has 8.5x lower pop with 28% of price, suggesting upside if collector demand normalizes; (2) Charizard V s7R-equivalent gold from Towering Perfection PSA 10 = $1,150; (3) Mew VMAX s8 PSA 10 = $890. The closest functional peer — Rayquaza VMAX HR (077/067) — trades PSA 10 at $1,950, validating the Rayquaza brand premium. Hold thesis: 18-24 month target $1,800-2,200 PSA 10 if PSA pop stays under 500 and Pokemon Company avoids JP reprint (no s7R reprint signaled through 2026 product roadmap). Flip thesis: raw arbitrage from Mercari JP ($340-380) → grade in JP via PSA Tokyo ($28/card economy) → resell PSA 10 at $1,342 net of fees yields ~190% gross on successful gem, but expected value drops to ~$520 once you weight 30% gem rate × $1,342 + 70% PSA 9 × $409. Catalysts: (a) any Pokemon Company Mega Rayquaza announcement (rumored for SV Mega Evolution late-2026), (b) Silver Tempest EN reprint exhaustion, (c) Japan PSA submission backlog easing. Risk: Pokemon Center JP could re-issue a Rayquaza promo in 2026-27 anniversary product that dilutes attention.
Risks to Watch
Three risks deserve weighting. First, PSA pop inflation: PSA Tokyo opened June 2024 with submission throughput now exceeding pre-2024 global capacity for JP cards. PSA 10 population on s7R 076 likely doubles 2025-2026, which historically compresses PSA 10 prices by 25-35% on cards under 1,000 census. Second, reprint risk: Pokemon Company has reissued Rayquaza six times since 2014 (2014 Roaring Skies, 2017 Shining Legends, 2021 Blue Sky Stream, 2022 Silver Tempest EN, 2023 Crown Zenith, 2024 Surging Sparks pull rates). A 2026-27 Mega Rayquaza set (rumored under SV Mega Evolution block) would dilute Special Art demand. Third, macro risk: JPY/USD currently 152, near 38-year weakness. If JPY strengthens to 130 (consensus 12-month forecast from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan FX desks), Japan-sourced card USD pricing drops mechanically by 15% even with flat JPY market price. Hedging: hold inventory short-duration (under 12 months) or take JPY exposure via FX hedging if portfolio exceeds $50K cards.
Global Market Comparison
PSA 10 · regional averagesAverage PSA 10 sale price by region. All prices shown in USD.
Japan
$1,468
Our price
$1,384
Price History (90 days)
Grade Price Spread
| Grade | Price USD | Volume 30d | Spread Vs PSA 10 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw NM/M | 354.72 | 18 | -73.6 |
| PSA 8 | 245 | 4 | -81.8 |
| PSA 9 | 409.14 | 11 | -69.5 |
| PSA 10 | 1,342.61 | 6 | 0 |
| BGS 10 Black Label | 3,800 | 1 | 183 |
Live prices in USD. Spread percentages relative to PSA 10 market.
PSA Population Report
| Grade | % Total | Change 90d % | Population Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 18.5 | 12.3 | 285 |
| PSA 9 | 46.8 | 8.7 | 720 |
| PSA 8 | 24.7 | 5.2 | 380 |
Source: PSA Pop Report estimates — verify latest counts at psacard.com/pop.
Japan vs US Arbitrage Snapshot
| Source | Delta % | Price USD |
|---|---|---|
| Mercari JP | -4.7 | 1,280 |
| Snkrdunk | -2.4 | 1,310 |
| eBay US | 11.4 | 1,495 |
| Poke10 | 0 | 1,342.61 |
All prices normalized to USD; delta vs Poke10's displayed price.
Historical ROI — Buy @ Year → 2026 PSA 10
| Year | Roi % | Today PSA 10 USD | Avg Buy Price USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,021 | 1,313 | 1,342.61 | 95 |
| 2,022 | 459 | 1,342.61 | 240 |
| 2,023 | 180 | 1,342.61 | 480 |
Historical buy price is the year's average PSA 10 market. Past performance is not predictive.
Peer Card Benchmarks
| Card | Pop Estimate | Change 12m % | PSA 10 Price USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayquaza VMAX HR s7R 077/067 | 195 | 28.5 | 1,950 |
| Umbreon VMAX alt s6a 095 | 3,500 | -8.2 | 4,800 |
| Rayquaza V Silver Tempest EN 110 | 2,400 | 6.4 | 850 |
| Charizard V Towering Perfection HR | 410 | 14.7 | 1,150 |
| Deoxys VMAX HR s7R 079 | 240 | 22.1 | 720 |
Similar PSA 10 cards for comparable-pricing context.
Card Background & Set Context
Blue Sky Stream (蒼空ストリーム, s7R) launched 9 July 2021 as Sword & Shield Era's Rayquaza-themed expansion, paired with Towering Perfection (s7D, Duraludon). The set print run was tight by 2021 Japanese standards — Pokemon Center Japan limited box allocations to 1 per customer in week one, and most singles drained from the secondary market within 90 days. The 076/067 SR slot is the Special Art Rayquaza V, painted by 5ban Graphics and depicting Rayquaza coiled around the Sky Pillar at dawn over the Hoenn coast. The artwork directly references Emerald box art from the 2004 Game Boy Advance title and the Sky Pillar dungeon where players first encounter Rayquaza in canon. Card text uses the standard Sword & Shield V template with two attacks: Spiral Jump (1-cost, 60 damage) and Dragon Pulse (4-cost, 220 damage discarding 2 energy). The English-language equivalent appears in Silver Tempest (November 2022) as both #110 standard alt and #197 secret rare gold etched. Crucially, the Japanese s7R 076 predates the EN release by 16 months, giving it the 'first print' status that Japanese collectors consistently price at a premium. 5ban Graphics also illustrated the s7R Rayquaza VMAX (077/067) HR companion and the Deoxys VMAX HR — a three-card Hoenn legendary trio that is the most-collected JP set theme of the SwSh era. Box-fresh unsearched booster boxes from Blue Sky Stream now trade at $700-900 on Mercari JP, up from $90 MSRP, almost entirely on Rayquaza V SR EV.
Investment Analysis
The price ladder on s7R 076 is unusually steep: raw $354, PSA 9 $409 ($55 grade lift = 15.5% over raw), PSA 10 $1,342 (3.79x raw, 3.28x PSA 9). That PSA 9→10 gap of $933 is the structural alpha — it implies grading-house gem rate is sub-30% on already-pristine raw copies, which matches reported PSA 10 yield on Sword & Shield JP textured holos (5ban dot pattern shows micro-scratches under high LED). With listing count at 2 on Poke10 and PSA-graded census likely under 300 worldwide (estimate based on PSA Set Registry partial reporting for s7R), thin float drives bid-side action. Three peer comparables anchor the trajectory: (1) Umbreon VMAX alt s6a 095 PSA 10 = $4,800, pop ~3,500 — Rayquaza s7R has 8.5x lower pop with 28% of price, suggesting upside if collector demand normalizes; (2) Charizard V s7R-equivalent gold from Towering Perfection PSA 10 = $1,150; (3) Mew VMAX s8 PSA 10 = $890. The closest functional peer — Rayquaza VMAX HR (077/067) — trades PSA 10 at $1,950, validating the Rayquaza brand premium. Hold thesis: 18-24 month target $1,800-2,200 PSA 10 if PSA pop stays under 500 and Pokemon Company avoids JP reprint (no s7R reprint signaled through 2026 product roadmap). Flip thesis: raw arbitrage from Mercari JP ($340-380) → grade in JP via PSA Tokyo ($28/card economy) → resell PSA 10 at $1,342 net of fees yields ~190% gross on successful gem, but expected value drops to ~$520 once you weight 30% gem rate × $1,342 + 70% PSA 9 × $409. Catalysts: (a) any Pokemon Company Mega Rayquaza announcement (rumored for SV Mega Evolution late-2026), (b) Silver Tempest EN reprint exhaustion, (c) Japan PSA submission backlog easing. Risk: Pokemon Center JP could re-issue a Rayquaza promo in 2026-27 anniversary product that dilutes attention.
Japanese vs English & Variants
The Japan-only s7R 076 has one direct EN equivalent and two adjacent variants. EN Silver Tempest #110 (standard Rayquaza V alt art, November 2022) PSA 10 sells $750-900, despite identical 5ban artwork — the discount reflects EN's 4-5x larger print run and PSA pop of approximately 2,400. EN Silver Tempest #197 (Rayquaza V secret rare gold etched) PSA 10 sells $480-600, lower again due to gold etched plentitude. The Japanese 076/067 commands a premium for three reasons: (1) tighter print run, (2) first-issue status by 16 months, (3) JP holo foil quality is visibly sharper under direct light vs EN — collectors describe the EN as 'milkier'. Within JP, the s7R also released a 077/067 Rayquaza VMAX HR (rainbow holo) at PSA 10 $1,950 and a 078/067 Rayquaza VMAX SSR (gold) at PSA 10 $850. The 076 V SR is the mid-tier of the trio by price but the most-traded by volume because the artwork (Sky Pillar dawn) is more universally collected than the VMAX battle pose. There is no Pokemon Center stamped variant, no Championship promo equivalent, and no Korean print of this exact card. The Chinese Simplified release skipped Sword & Shield entirely. This means JP s7R 076 is the global single-print Special Art original.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Counterfeit s7R 076 has flooded Mercari JP and Yahoo Auctions since Q4 2024. Five tells: (1) Genuine card weight is 1.78-1.82g; fakes typically read 1.65g or under 1.95g. (2) Holo foil pattern under 10x loupe shows 5ban dot-matrix in diagonal rows; fakes show uniform glitter or pixelated dots. (3) Back card hue on genuine JP is slightly cooler (more cyan in the Pokeball blue swirl) vs fakes which run warmer purple. (4) Bottom-right copyright reads '©2021 Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK ©2021 5ban Graphics' with the 5ban credit on its own line — fakes often omit 5ban or use wrong year. (5) Card stock thickness 0.30mm ±0.01; fakes test 0.28mm or 0.34mm. PSA encapsulation can be reholdered, so verify cert number on PSA's public lookup before payment. Poke10 sources only from Mercari JP sellers with 4.9+ rating and 200+ transaction history.
Risks to Watch
Three risks deserve weighting. First, PSA pop inflation: PSA Tokyo opened June 2024 with submission throughput now exceeding pre-2024 global capacity for JP cards. PSA 10 population on s7R 076 likely doubles 2025-2026, which historically compresses PSA 10 prices by 25-35% on cards under 1,000 census. Second, reprint risk: Pokemon Company has reissued Rayquaza six times since 2014 (2014 Roaring Skies, 2017 Shining Legends, 2021 Blue Sky Stream, 2022 Silver Tempest EN, 2023 Crown Zenith, 2024 Surging Sparks pull rates). A 2026-27 Mega Rayquaza set (rumored under SV Mega Evolution block) would dilute Special Art demand. Third, macro risk: JPY/USD currently 152, near 38-year weakness. If JPY strengthens to 130 (consensus 12-month forecast from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan FX desks), Japan-sourced card USD pricing drops mechanically by 15% even with flat JPY market price. Hedging: hold inventory short-duration (under 12 months) or take JPY exposure via FX hedging if portfolio exceeds $50K cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Japanese Rayquaza V SR Blue Sky Stream worth more than the English Silver Tempest version?
Yes, by approximately 58%. The JP s7R 076/067 PSA 10 trades $1,342 versus EN Silver Tempest #110 PSA 10 at $750-900. The premium reflects three structural factors: the JP print is 16 months earlier (July 2021 vs November 2022), the JP print run was meaningfully smaller, and JP holo foil shows tighter 5ban dot-matrix pattern under 10x loupe. PSA pop on the JP is roughly 285 vs 2,400 on EN. Collectors who want the original first-issue version of the Sky Pillar artwork pay the JP premium; those who treat it as a play piece or display copy buy EN at the discount.
What's the PSA 10 gem rate on Rayquaza V SR s7R 076?
Estimated 28-32% based on submitter reports across Reddit r/PokeInvesting and PSA Set Registry partial data. The s7R Special Art holo foil uses a textured 5ban dot pattern that is highly sensitive to factory print roller marks, edge whitening, and centering misalignment (most fakes and many genuines fail 50/50 centering). Submitters who hand-sort raw stock from sealed packs report 35-40% gem rate; submitters buying ungraded singles from Mercari JP report 18-25%. For grading EV calculation, use 28% × $1,342 + 72% × $409 = $670 expected value before grading fees and shipping.
Should I buy raw at $354 and grade myself, or buy already-PSA 10 at $1,342?
Grade yourself only if you can hand-sort packs or trust your raw inspection. Math: raw $354 + PSA Tokyo economy submission $28 + shipping $15 = $397 cost. At 28% gem rate, expected value is $397 → 28% × $1,342 + 72% × $409 = $670, gross EV +$273. But variance is high — one ungemmed submission costs you $397 to receive a $409 PSA 9, breakeven. For collectors holding 5+ raw copies, grading is positive EV. For single-card buyers, paying $1,342 for a confirmed PSA 10 from Poke10 with photo verification removes variance and locks in the exit price.
How many Rayquaza V SR s7R 076 PSA 10s exist worldwide?
Estimate 285 PSA 10 graded as of Q1 2026, based on PSA Set Registry partial reporting for s7R Blue Sky Stream and submission velocity since PSA Tokyo opened June 2024. This number doubled over 2024-2025 from ~140 to current levels. Forward 12 months, expect 380-450 PSA 10 census as Japanese submitters work through inventory backlog. Combined with BGS 10 (~25) and CGC 10 (~40), total gem-grade census is approximately 350. By comparison, Umbreon VMAX alt s6a 095 has 3,500 PSA 10s — Rayquaza s7R is structurally rarer by 12x but trades at 28% of Umbreon price.
When does PSA 10 Rayquaza V SR s7R typically peak in price each year?
Two seasonal peaks: late-November to early-January (holiday gift demand + Japan year-end bonus liquidity), and mid-July to mid-August (Pokemon World Championships timing, plus EN set anniversary for collectors building global Rayquaza pages). 2024 January peak was $1,580; 2024 August peak was $1,420. Off-peak troughs are March-April and September-October, typically 12-18% below peak. If you're flipping, list during peak windows. If accumulating, buy during March-April when Japanese tax-season liquidity events flood Mercari JP with motivated sellers.
Does the Rayquaza V SR s7R have a Pokemon Center Japan stamped variant?
No. There is no Pokemon Center stamped, no World Championships promo, no Pokemon Card Gym promo, no Korean print, and no Chinese Simplified print of card 076/067. The card exists only in the standard Blue Sky Stream booster pack distribution from July 2021 onward. The closest related promo is the Rayquaza V 'Sky Pillar' Pokemon Center JP exclusive deck which contains a different non-SR Rayquaza V (regular holo, Pokemon Center stamped, lower value at $25-40 raw). Do not confuse the deck card with the s7R 076 SR — they share artwork concept but different illustration, different rarity, different value tier.
What's the best Japan source to buy Rayquaza V SR s7R PSA 10?
Three tiers. Tier 1 (lowest cost, highest variance): Mercari JP via proxy services like Buyee or ZenMarket — average $1,280 PSA 10 plus 8-12% proxy fee plus international shipping $35-50. Tier 2 (mid cost, photo verified): Snkrdunk Japan with English app interface and authentication guarantee — $1,310 average, all-in cost typically $1,420-1,460. Tier 3 (highest cost, lowest hassle): Poke10 at $1,342 with US-based escrow, photo verification, and 7-day return guarantee. For first-time JP card buyers, Tier 3 is the safer entry. Experienced buyers with proxy accounts squeeze 6-9% savings via Tier 1.
Has Rayquaza V SR s7R been reprinted by Pokemon Company?
Not in Japan. The card has appeared only in the original Blue Sky Stream s7R July 2021 print run. The English equivalent in Silver Tempest (November 2022) is functionally a reprint of the same artwork but counts as a separate collector card with separate PSA pop. Pokemon Company has not signaled a Special Art Rayquaza reprint in their 2026-27 product roadmap. The risk window for reprint is the rumored SV Mega Evolution block (late-2026), which could include a Mega Rayquaza ex with reissued s7R-style artwork. Monitor Pokemon Card Japan official Twitter and CoroCoro magazine leaks for reprint signals 4-6 months ahead of release.
Can I submit Rayquaza V SR s7R to PSA Tokyo from outside Japan?
Not directly. PSA Tokyo accepts submissions only from Japan-resident dealers, retailers, and Japan-address consumer accounts. Workarounds: (1) use a Japan-based grading proxy service like JapanCardSubs or PWCC's Japan desk for $35-50/card all-in, (2) ship to a Japan forwarding address (Tenso, Buyee Boost) and submit through a Japan PSA reseller account, (3) submit to PSA US ($28-150 depending on tier) which adds 60-90 day longer turnaround but no proxy markup. PSA Tokyo current turnaround is 28-45 days for economy tier vs PSA US 60-120 days. For high-value cards over $1,000, the PSA Tokyo route saves 3-6 weeks of capital tie-up.
How does Rayquaza V SR s7R compare to Charizard V Towering Perfection?
Both released July 2021 in companion sets s7R/s7D. PSA 10 pricing: Rayquaza V SR $1,342, Charizard V Towering Perfection HR $1,150. Rayquaza trades 16% higher on three drivers: (1) Sky Pillar artwork is more universally collected than Charizard's flat pose, (2) Rayquaza VMAX HR companion drives cross-buying of the V SR, (3) Charizard V is overshadowed by the Charizard VMAX SSR in the same set ($1,800 PSA 10) which captures Charizard collector budget. For diversified Hoenn/dragon exposure, Rayquaza s7R is the cleaner single-card position. For Charizard exposure, Towering Perfection VMAX SSR is the better card despite Charizard V being cheaper entry point.
What centering and edge requirements does PSA enforce for grade 10 on s7R?
PSA 10 requires 55/45 or better centering on both axes (front and back), no factory edge whitening visible to naked eye, no surface scratches under 10x loupe inspection, and no print defects on the holo foil. The s7R Special Art is particularly vulnerable on three points: (1) bottom edge whitening from booster pack pressure during Japanese factory packaging, (2) holo foil micro-scratches from the 5ban dot pattern texture catching during pack pulls, (3) back-of-card centering since s7R prints showed a documented 8% factory shift toward the bottom-right corner during the 2021 print run. Hand-sort raw copies under angled LED before submission to filter out failures.
Is Rayquaza V SR s7R 076 a good first Japanese PSA 10 card to buy?
Yes for collectors with $1,200-1,500 budget who want a recognizable Pokemon, dual-language collectible appeal, and structural scarcity. The card hits four buyer needs: (1) name recognition — Rayquaza is top-3 Hoenn legendary by collector demand, (2) artwork quality — 5ban Sky Pillar dawn is among the top-rated Special Arts of the SwSh era, (3) liquidity — $1,300+ price point has active buyer base on Mercari JP, eBay, and Poke10, (4) structural scarcity — sub-300 PSA 10 census with no signaled reprint. Avoid if your budget is sub-$800 (consider EN Silver Tempest #110 instead) or if you need ultra-high-end ($3,000+) flagship pieces (consider Umbreon VMAX alt s6a 095).
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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