Chesnaught V (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 099/098 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
099/098
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Chesnaught V (Japanese) Worth?
Chesnaught V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 099/098. 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.
Chesnaught V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Chesnaught V (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 099/098) is worth around $1.71 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.71, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $54.50 — about 32x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Chesnaught V (Japanese)?
Grading Chesnaught V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.71) and a PSA 10 ($54.50) is about $52.79 — a 32x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $19.99. 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 | NEAR MINT | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.71 | $1.71 | $1.71 | 78 |
Is Chesnaught V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Chesnaught V (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 Chesnaught V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
