Keldeo (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 179/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
179/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Keldeo (Japanese) Worth?
Keldeo (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 179/172. 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.
Keldeo (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Keldeo (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 179/172) is worth around $6.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.98. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.00, Lightly Played $4.25, Moderately Played $4.78, Damaged $0.98 — 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 $44.00 — about 7.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.52.
Is It Worth Grading Keldeo (Japanese)?
Grading Keldeo (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.00) and a PSA 10 ($44.00) is about $38.00 — a 7.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.52, CGC 10 $14.75, CGC 9.5 $18.00. 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 | PSA 6 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.74 | $5.74 | $5.74 | 119 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.75 | 4 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $29.32 | $29.32 | $29.32 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $22.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.75 | 42 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.52 | $10.52 | $10.52 | 22 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.98 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 65 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.78 | $4.78 | $4.78 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.00 | $5.00 | $6.42 | 1,472 |
Is Keldeo (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Keldeo (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 Keldeo (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
