Friends in Hisui (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 249/172 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
249/172
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Friends in Hisui (Japanese) Worth?
Friends in Hisui (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 249/172. 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.
Friends in Hisui (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Friends in Hisui (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 249/172) is worth around $4.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.65, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $5.06. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $46.00 — about 9.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $16.54.
Is It Worth Grading Friends in Hisui (Japanese)?
Grading Friends in Hisui (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.65) and a PSA 10 ($46.00) is about $41.35 — a 9.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $16.54, CGC 10 $50.00, BGS 9.5 $250.00. 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 | $5.79 | $5.79 | $5.79 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.96 | $10.96 | $10.96 | 20 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PGS 10 | $29.67 | $29.67 | $29.67 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 38 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.54 | $16.54 | $16.54 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.06 | $5.06 | $5.06 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.65 | $4.00 | $5.16 | 142 |
Is Friends in Hisui (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Friends in Hisui (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 Friends in Hisui (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
