Clay (Japanese)
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · 199/173 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
199/173
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Clay (Japanese) Worth?
Clay (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars set, card number 199/173. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Clay (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Clay (Japanese) (SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars, 199/173) is worth around $17.35 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $17.35, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $16.60. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $36.00 — about 2.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.00.
Is It Worth Grading Clay (Japanese)?
Grading Clay (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($17.35) and a PSA 10 ($36.00) is about $18.65 — a 2.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.00, CGC 10 $50.00, CGC 9.5 $7.16. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.23 | $4.23 | $4.23 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.16 | $7.16 | $7.16 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.35 | 25 |
Is Clay (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Clay (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Clay (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
