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Turtwig (Japanese) Pokemon card from S12a: VSTAR Universe

Turtwig (Japanese)

S12a: VSTAR Universe · 206/172 · Art Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $16.45
Low $16.27
High $16.50
PSA 10 $36.00
PSA 9 $27.51
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

206/172

Rarity

Art Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Turtwig (Japanese) Worth?

Turtwig (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 206/172. 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.

Turtwig (Japanese) Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Turtwig (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 206/172) is worth around $16.45 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $16.45, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $12.88. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $36.00 — about 2.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $27.51.

Is It Worth Grading Turtwig (Japanese)?

Grading Turtwig (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($16.45) and a PSA 10 ($36.00) is about $19.55 — a 2.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $27.51, CGC 10 $53.88, BGS 9.5 $30.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$11.25
ebayNEAR MINT$15.28
ebayACE 10$50.40
ebayBGS 10$30.00
ebayBGS 9 5$30.00
ebayCGC 10$53.88
ebayCGC 9$10.99
ebayPSA 10$36.00
ebayPSA 4$22.71
ebayPSA 8$11.50
ebayPSA 9$27.51
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$12.88
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$16.45

Is Turtwig (Japanese) a Good Buy?

Turtwig (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 Turtwig (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

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