Zacian V (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 225/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
225/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zacian V (Japanese) Worth?
Zacian V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 225/172. 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.
Zacian V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zacian V (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 225/172) is worth around $12.28 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $12.28, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $11.26. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $54.99 — about 4.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.60.
Is It Worth Grading Zacian V (Japanese)?
Grading Zacian V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($12.28) and a PSA 10 ($54.99) is about $42.71 — a 4.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.60, CGC 10 $54.99, CGC 9.5 $15.00. 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 | NEAR MINT | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 46 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $41.01 | $41.01 | $41.01 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $38.97 | $38.97 | $38.97 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $685.00 | $685.00 | $685.00 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 56 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $4.65 | $4.65 | $4.65 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $22.49 | $22.49 | $22.49 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.51 | $5.51 | $5.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 | 25 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $58.88 | $58.88 | $58.88 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.26 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $12.28 | $8.00 | $11.83 | 394 |
Is Zacian V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Zacian V (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 Zacian V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
