Latias (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 195/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
195/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Latias (Japanese) Worth?
Latias (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 195/172. 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.
Latias (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Latias (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 195/172) is worth around $7.98 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.98, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.98, Lightly Played $6.18, Moderately Played $5.00 — 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 $35.99 — about 4.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $11.33.
Is It Worth Grading Latias (Japanese)?
Grading Latias (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.98) and a PSA 10 ($35.99) is about $28.01 — a 4.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $11.33, CGC 10 $39.99, CGC 9.5 $18.50. 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 | $9.54 | $9.54 | $9.54 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 131 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $40.53 | $40.53 | $40.53 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 69 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 70 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.51 | $10.51 | $10.51 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.33 | $11.33 | $11.33 | 23 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $4.36 | $4.36 | $4.36 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 9 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.18 | $6.18 | $6.18 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.98 | $6.45 | $9.00 | 1,099 |
Is Latias (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Latias (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 Latias (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
