Grimmsnarl (Japanese)
S4a: Shiny Star V · 284/190 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
284/190
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Grimmsnarl (Japanese) Worth?
Grimmsnarl (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S4a: Shiny Star V set, card number 284/190. 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.
Grimmsnarl (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Grimmsnarl (Japanese) (S4a: Shiny Star V, 284/190) is worth around $1.59 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.59, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.61. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $18.72 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $8.50.
Is It Worth Grading Grimmsnarl (Japanese)?
Grading Grimmsnarl (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.59) and a PSA 10 ($18.72) is about $17.13 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $8.50, CGC 10 $8.00, BGS 9.5 $14.97. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.39 | $2.39 | $2.39 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.97 | $14.97 | $14.97 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $18.72 | $18.72 | $18.72 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.61 | $1.61 | $1.61 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.59 | $1.29 | $1.29 | 30 |
Is Grimmsnarl (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Grimmsnarl (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 Grimmsnarl (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
