Zamazenta V (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 232/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
232/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Zamazenta V (Japanese) Worth?
Zamazenta V (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from S12a: VSTAR Universe, card number 232/172. 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.
Zamazenta V (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Zamazenta V (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 232/172) is worth around $9.47 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.47, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $9.47, Lightly Played $8.54, Heavily Played $4.02, Damaged $6.50 — 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 $45.75 — about 4.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $31.00.
Is It Worth Grading Zamazenta V (Japanese)?
Grading Zamazenta V (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.47) and a PSA 10 ($45.75) is about $36.28 — a 4.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $31.00, CGC 10 $43.99, CGC 9.5 $24.99. 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 | DAMAGED | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.49 | $8.49 | $8.49 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.34 | $12.34 | $12.34 | 63 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $27.98 | $27.98 | $27.98 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $29.36 | $29.36 | $29.36 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.25 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $43.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | 56 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $45.75 | $42.50 | $48.99 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 24 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.02 | $4.02 | $4.02 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.54 | $8.54 | $8.54 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.47 | $9.26 | $10.21 | 454 |
Is Zamazenta V (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Zamazenta 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 Zamazenta V (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
