Unown VSTAR (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 036/098 · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Number
036/098
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Unown VSTAR (Japanese) Worth?
Unown VSTAR (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 036/098. 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 VSTAR (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Unown VSTAR (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 036/098) is worth around $0.81 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.81, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.45. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.81, Lightly Played $0.80, Damaged $0.45 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $22.50 — about 28x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Unown VSTAR (Japanese)?
Grading Unown VSTAR (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.81) and a PSA 10 ($22.50) is about $21.69 — a 28x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $32.99. 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 | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.64 | $1.64 | $1.64 | 26 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 19 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.81 | $0.77 | $0.81 | 363 |
Is Unown VSTAR (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Unown VSTAR (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 VSTAR (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
