Rayquaza 3 / 17 Pokemon Card from POP Series 1 Set
Rayquaza is a Basic Pokémon card from the POP Series 1 set, released in the mid-2000s era (2004). It has 80 HP and is classified as a Colorless type. The card…
Set: POP Series 1
Number: 3/17
Rarity: Rare
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About the Rayquaza Pokémon Card
Rayquaza is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the POP Series 1 set, part of the POP series. It carries the collector number 3/17 and is classified as Rare. The POP Series 1 set was released on September 1, 2004.
Rayquaza Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Rayquaza
Card number: 3/17
Set: POP Series 1
Series: POP
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Colorless
HP: 80
Artist: Katsura Tabata
Release date: September 1, 2004
National Pokédex number: 384
Why Collect the Rayquaza Pokémon Card?
Rayquaza is a solid addition to the POP Series 1 set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Rayquaza Pokémon Card
Rayquaza was illustrated by Katsura Tabata.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Rayquaza Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Rayquaza is about $87.91. Recent listings range from roughly $59.99 (low) to $4,321 (high), with a mid-point near
99. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the POP Series 1 set has a median card value near
1.69 and an average near $36.16, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +235% over the last 7 days and +253% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the POP Series 1 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Rayquaza Pokémon Card
Whether Rayquaza is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 217 copies of this card, of which 16 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 7.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Rayquaza Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Rayquaza are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 217 copies to date.
Other Printings of Rayquaza
Rayquaza appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Dragons Exalted 128 (around $600), Call of Legends SL10 (around $543) and Deoxys 22 (around $534).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Rayquaza Pokémon Card
The Rayquaza pokémon card is a Rare card from the POP Series 1 set (POP series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the POP Series 1 set. Its current aggregated market price is about $87.91; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Rayquaza card from?
Rayquaza is from the POP Series 1 set (POP series), numbered 3/17 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Rayquaza card?
Rayquaza is classified as Rare.
How much is the Rayquaza 3/17 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $87.91, within a recent range of roughly $59.99 to $4,321. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Rayquaza card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 217 copies so far, with about 7.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Rayquaza?
PSA has graded 217 copies, of which 16 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 7.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Rayquaza card?
Rare cards like Rayquaza are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the POP Series 1 set released?
The POP Series 1 set was released on September 1, 2004.
Are there other printings of Rayquaza?
Yes. Rayquaza appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
