Bird Keeper (Japanese)
S4a: Shiny Star V · 193/190 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
193/190
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Bird Keeper (Japanese) Worth?
Bird Keeper (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S4a: Shiny Star V set, card number 193/190. 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.
Bird Keeper (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Bird Keeper (Japanese) (S4a: Shiny Star V, 193/190) is worth around $2.42 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.42, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $37.11 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.99.
Is It Worth Grading Bird Keeper (Japanese)?
Grading Bird Keeper (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.42) and a PSA 10 ($37.11) is about $34.69 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.99, CGC 10 $17.99, CGC 9.5 $3.25. 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 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 17 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $18.58 | $18.58 | $18.58 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $37.11 | $37.11 | $37.11 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.42 | $2.42 | $2.42 | 72 |
Is Bird Keeper (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Bird Keeper (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 Bird Keeper (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
