Deoxys (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 185/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
185/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Deoxys (Japanese) Worth?
Deoxys (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 185/172. 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.
Deoxys (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Deoxys (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 185/172) is worth around $6.53 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.53, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $4.49. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.53, Lightly Played $4.68, Moderately Played $4.49 — 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 $55.00 — about 8.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $16.50.
Is It Worth Grading Deoxys (Japanese)?
Grading Deoxys (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.53) and a PSA 10 ($55.00) is about $48.47 — a 8.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $16.50, CGC 10 $35.99, CGC 9.5 $20.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 122 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $60.11 | $60.11 | $60.11 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 82 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $17.37 | $17.37 | $17.37 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.68 | $4.68 | $4.68 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.49 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.53 | $6.14 | $8.95 | 919 |
Is Deoxys (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Deoxys (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 Deoxys (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
