Ditto (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 197/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
197/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ditto (Japanese) Worth?
Ditto (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 197/172. 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.
Ditto (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ditto (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 197/172) is worth around $4.22 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.22, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $2.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.22, Lightly Played $3.68, Moderately Played $2.99 — 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 $54.99 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $16.00.
Is It Worth Grading Ditto (Japanese)?
Grading Ditto (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.22) and a PSA 10 ($54.99) is about $50.77 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $16.00, CGC 10 $39.99, CGC 9.5 $19.99. 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 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.49 | $4.00 | $7.00 | 134 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $45.86 | $45.86 | $45.86 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 70 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $3.44 | $3.44 | $3.44 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.44 | $6.44 | $6.44 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 24 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.68 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 116 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.22 | $3.20 | $5.95 | 1,404 |
Is Ditto (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Ditto (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 Ditto (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
