Unown V (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 103/098 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
103/098
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 103/098. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Unown V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Unown V (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 103/098) is worth around $19.92 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $19.92, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $21.20. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $49.00 — about 2.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $23.00.
Is It Worth Grading Unown V (Japanese)?
Grading Unown V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($19.92) and a PSA 10 ($49.00) is about $29.08 — a 2.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $23.00, CGC 10 $62.99, BGS 9.5 $29.26. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $30.07 | $30.07 | $30.07 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $29.26 | $29.26 | $29.26 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $62.99 | $62.99 | $62.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.92 | $18.00 | $20.21 | 65 |
Is Unown V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Unown V (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
