Lumineon V (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 216/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
216/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lumineon V (Japanese) Worth?
Lumineon V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 216/172. 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.
Lumineon V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lumineon V (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 216/172) is worth around $11.75 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.75, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.95. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $11.75, Lightly Played $11.03, Moderately Played $10.50, Damaged $5.95 — 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 $46.00 — about 3.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $14.50.
Is It Worth Grading Lumineon V (Japanese)?
Grading Lumineon V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.75) and a PSA 10 ($46.00) is about $34.25 — a 3.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $14.50, CGC 10 $39.99, CGC 9.5 $8.50. 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 | DAMAGED | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 68 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $41.06 | $41.06 | $41.06 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 42 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.03 | $11.03 | $11.03 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.75 | $11.25 | $12.95 | 318 |
Is Lumineon V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Lumineon 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 Lumineon V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
