Magmortar (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 175/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
175/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Magmortar (Japanese) Worth?
Magmortar (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 175/172. 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.
Magmortar (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magmortar (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 175/172) is worth around $3.49 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.49, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.49, Lightly Played $3.11, Moderately Played $1.72, Damaged $1.00 — 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 $40.16 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $58.00.
Is It Worth Grading Magmortar (Japanese)?
Grading Magmortar (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.49) and a PSA 10 ($40.16) is about $36.67 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $58.00, CGC 10 $18.50, CGC 9.5 $7.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.66 | $3.66 | $3.66 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.49 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 125 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $29.54 | $29.54 | $29.54 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 66 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $6.53 | $6.53 | $6.53 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $13.79 | $13.66 | $13.91 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $40.16 | $40.16 | $40.16 | 39 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.89 | $21.89 | $21.89 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | 19 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.11 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 71 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.72 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.49 | $2.95 | $4.49 | 1,484 |
Is Magmortar (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Magmortar (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 Magmortar (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
