Turtwig (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 206/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
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
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.25 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.28 | $10.01 | $20.54 | 31 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $53.88 | $53.88 | $53.88 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $22.71 | $22.71 | $22.71 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $27.51 | $27.51 | $27.51 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.88 | $12.88 | $12.88 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $16.45 | $16.27 | $16.50 | 148 |
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.
