Thwackey (Japanese)
S4a: Shiny Star V · 204/190 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
204/190
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Thwackey (Japanese) Worth?
Thwackey (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S4a: Shiny Star V set, card number 204/190. 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.
Thwackey (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Thwackey (Japanese) (S4a: Shiny Star V, 204/190) is worth around $1.47 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.47, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.19. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $20.00 — about 14x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $11.06.
Is It Worth Grading Thwackey (Japanese)?
Grading Thwackey (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.47) and a PSA 10 ($20.00) is about $18.53 — a 14x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $11.06, CGC 10 $29.99, CGC 9.5 $25.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.48 | $12.48 | $12.48 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.06 | $11.06 | $11.06 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.47 | $1.42 | $1.42 | 42 |
Is Thwackey (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Thwackey (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 Thwackey (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
