Duskull (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 203/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
203/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Duskull (Japanese) Worth?
Duskull (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 203/172. 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.
Duskull (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Duskull (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 203/172) is worth around $9.15 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.15, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $4.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.15, Lightly Played $9.50, Heavily Played $4.00 — 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 $34.00 — about 3.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $9.51.
Is It Worth Grading Duskull (Japanese)?
Grading Duskull (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.15) and a PSA 10 ($34.00) is about $24.85 — a 3.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $9.51, CGC 10 $12.50, BGS 9.5 $14.50. 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 | $8.09 | $8.09 | $8.09 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 27 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $405.00 | $405.00 | $405.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.51 | $9.51 | $9.51 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.15 | $8.95 | $13.95 | 100 |
Is Duskull (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Duskull (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 Duskull (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
