Mew (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 183/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
183/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Mew (Japanese) Worth?
Mew (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 183/172. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Mew (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Mew (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 183/172) is worth around $22.34 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $22.34, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $22.34, Lightly Played $27.12, Moderately Played $15.10, Damaged $10.00 — 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 $95.00 — about 4.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $41.27.
Is It Worth Grading Mew (Japanese)?
Grading Mew (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($22.34) and a PSA 10 ($95.00) is about $72.66 — a 4.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $41.27, CGC 10 $50.00, CGC 9.5 $50.94. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $23.58 | $23.58 | $23.58 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $29.98 | $28.95 | $31.00 | 131 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $73.91 | $73.91 | $73.91 | 10 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 | 37 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 85 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $25.79 | $25.79 | $25.79 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.87 | $12.87 | $12.87 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $38.52 | $38.52 | $38.52 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $50.94 | $50.94 | $50.94 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 133 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.27 | $41.27 | $41.27 | 33 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $25.77 | $25.77 | $25.77 | 4 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $30.99 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $99.80 | $99.80 | $99.80 | 11 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.12 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 60 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $22.34 | $22.34 | $22.34 | 469 |
Is Mew (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Mew (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Mew (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
