Lucario VSTAR (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 226/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
226/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lucario VSTAR (Japanese) Worth?
Lucario VSTAR (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 226/172. 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.
Lucario VSTAR (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lucario VSTAR (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 226/172) is worth around $11.83 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.83, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $11.83, Lightly Played $11.35, Damaged $0.99 — 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 $92.13 — about 7.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $39.40.
Is It Worth Grading Lucario VSTAR (Japanese)?
Grading Lucario VSTAR (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.83) and a PSA 10 ($92.13) is about $80.30 — a 7.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $39.40, CGC 10 $74.99, CGC 9.5 $10.50. 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 | $11.01 | $11.01 | $11.01 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.28 | $15.28 | $15.28 | 45 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $74.14 | $74.14 | $74.14 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $94.81 | $94.81 | $94.81 | 17 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 47 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $92.13 | $92.13 | $92.13 | 53 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.51 | $5.51 | $5.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 | 27 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.35 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.83 | $11.29 | $12.28 | 352 |
Is Lucario VSTAR (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Lucario VSTAR (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 Lucario VSTAR (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
