Dusknoir (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 198/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
198/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dusknoir (Japanese) Worth?
Dusknoir (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 198/184. 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.
Dusknoir (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dusknoir (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 198/184) is worth around $1.72 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.72, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.80. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.72, Lightly Played $1.42, Moderately Played $1.35, Damaged $0.80 — 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 $28.48 — about 17x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $16.28.
Is It Worth Grading Dusknoir (Japanese)?
Grading Dusknoir (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.72) and a PSA 10 ($28.48) is about $26.76 — a 17x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $16.28, CGC 10 $12.79, CGC 9.5 $10.51. 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 | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.07 | $1.25 | $3.99 | 58 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $40.01 | $40.01 | $40.01 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.79 | $12.79 | $12.79 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.51 | $10.51 | $10.51 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $28.48 | $28.48 | $28.48 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.28 | $16.28 | $16.28 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.42 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.35 | $1.35 | $1.35 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.72 | 430 |
Is Dusknoir (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Dusknoir (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 Dusknoir (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
