Hoopa V (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 231/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
231/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Hoopa V (Japanese) Worth?
Hoopa V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 231/172. 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.
Hoopa V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Hoopa V (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 231/172) is worth around $5.18 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.18, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $5.80. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $38.42 — about 7.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Hoopa V (Japanese)?
Grading Hoopa V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.18) and a PSA 10 ($38.42) is about $33.24 — a 7.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $15.50, CGC 9.5 $13.50. 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 | $4.49 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 59 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.75 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 29 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $38.42 | $38.42 | $38.42 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 21 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.95 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.18 | $3.70 | $5.25 | 391 |
Is Hoopa V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Hoopa V (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Hoopa V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
