Brandon (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 112/098 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
112/098
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Brandon (Japanese) Worth?
Brandon (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 112/098. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Brandon (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Brandon (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 112/098) is worth around $1.20 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.20, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.20. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $26.00 — about 22x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.50.
Is It Worth Grading Brandon (Japanese)?
Grading Brandon (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.20) and a PSA 10 ($26.00) is about $24.80 — a 22x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.50, CGC 10 $14.99. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.59 | $5.59 | $5.59 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 | 40 |
Is Brandon (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Brandon (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Brandon (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
