Suicune V (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 215/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
215/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Suicune V (Japanese) Worth?
Suicune V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 215/172. 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.
Suicune V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Suicune V (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 215/172) is worth around $32.98 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $32.98, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $25.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $32.98, Lightly Played $28.31, Moderately Played $25.00 — 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 $71.50 — about 2.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.00.
Is It Worth Grading Suicune V (Japanese)?
Grading Suicune V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($32.98) and a PSA 10 ($71.50) is about $38.52 — a 2.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.00, CGC 10 $48.99, CGC 9.5 $35.00. 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 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 53 |
| ebay | BGS 1 | $35.52 | $35.52 | $35.52 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $860.00 | $860.00 | $860.00 | 34 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $27.28 | $27.28 | $27.28 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $48.99 | $48.99 | $48.99 | 65 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 | 59 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 33 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $28.31 | $33.29 | $33.29 | 43 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $32.98 | $28.00 | $33.01 | 361 |
Is Suicune V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Suicune V (Japanese) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Suicune V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
