Raihan (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 237/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
237/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raihan (Japanese) Worth?
Raihan (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 237/172. 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.
Raihan (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raihan (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 237/172) is worth around $5.06 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.06, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $4.83. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $50.00 — about 9.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.99.
Is It Worth Grading Raihan (Japanese)?
Grading Raihan (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.06) and a PSA 10 ($50.00) is about $44.94 — a 9.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.99, CGC 10 $29.00, CGC 9.5 $7.66. 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 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.77 | $6.77 | $6.77 | 22 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.05 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $24.46 | $24.46 | $24.46 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.66 | $7.66 | $7.66 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.83 | $4.83 | $4.83 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.06 | $5.09 | $5.09 | 115 |
Is Raihan (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Raihan (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 Raihan (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
