Unown V (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 102/098 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
102/098
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Unown V (Japanese) Worth?
Unown V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 102/098. 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.
Unown V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Unown V (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 102/098) is worth around $1.88 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.88, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.20. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $40.02 — about 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.50.
Is It Worth Grading Unown V (Japanese)?
Grading Unown V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.88) and a PSA 10 ($40.02) is about $38.14 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.50, CGC 10 $25.99. 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 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $40.02 | $40.02 | $40.02 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.88 | $1.86 | $2.05 | 46 |
Is Unown V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Unown 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 Unown V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
