Falinks (Japanese)
S4a: Shiny Star V · 273/190 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
273/190
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Falinks (Japanese) Worth?
Falinks (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S4a: Shiny Star V set, card number 273/190. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Falinks (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Falinks (Japanese) (S4a: Shiny Star V, 273/190) is worth around $1.42 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.42, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.64. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $12.00 — about 8.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $7.00.
Is It Worth Grading Falinks (Japanese)?
Grading Falinks (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.42) and a PSA 10 ($12.00) is about $10.58 — a 8.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $7.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.64 | $1.64 | $1.64 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | 30 |
Is Falinks (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Falinks (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Falinks (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
