Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 223/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
223/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese) Worth?
Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 223/172. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 223/172) is worth around $24.81 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $24.81, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $16.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $24.81, Lightly Played $18.45, Moderately Played $11.50, Damaged $16.99 — 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 $64.50 — about 2.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $8.50.
Is It Worth Grading Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese)?
Grading Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($24.81) and a PSA 10 ($64.50) is about $39.69 — a 2.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $8.50, CGC 10 $50.00, CGC 9.5 $33.95. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.25 | 46 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $63.49 | $63.49 | $63.49 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $22.98 | $22.98 | $22.98 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 35 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 28 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 58 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.95 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $64.50 | $60.00 | $69.00 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 28 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.45 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $24.81 | $28.38 | $32.95 | 474 |
Is Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Deoxys VSTAR (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
