Arceus VSTAR (Japanese)
S9: Star Birth · 084/100 · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Set
S9: Star BirthNumber
084/100
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arceus VSTAR (Japanese) Worth?
Arceus VSTAR (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S9: Star Birth set, card number 084/100. 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.
Arceus VSTAR (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arceus VSTAR (Japanese) (S9: Star Birth, 084/100) is worth around $0.87 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.87, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $15.50 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.50.
Is It Worth Grading Arceus VSTAR (Japanese)?
Grading Arceus VSTAR (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.87) and a PSA 10 ($15.50) is about $14.63 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.50, CGC 10 $24.00, 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 | $1.76 | $1.76 | $1.76 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.89 | $3.89 | $3.89 | 31 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.16 | $8.16 | $8.16 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 7 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.87 | $0.87 | $0.87 | 197 |
Is Arceus VSTAR (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Arceus VSTAR (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 Arceus VSTAR (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
