Team Star Grunt (Japanese)
SV1S: Scarlet ex · 098/078 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Set
SV1S: Scarlet exNumber
098/078
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Team Star Grunt (Japanese) Worth?
Team Star Grunt (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV1S: Scarlet ex set, card number 098/078. 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.
Team Star Grunt (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Team Star Grunt (Japanese) (SV1S: Scarlet ex, 098/078) is worth around $2.22 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.22, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.62. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.22, Lightly Played $2.24, Damaged $4.62 — 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 $18.00 — about 8.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.00.
Is It Worth Grading Team Star Grunt (Japanese)?
Grading Team Star Grunt (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.22) and a PSA 10 ($18.00) is about $15.78 — a 8.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.00, CGC 10 $15.50, BGS 9.5 $12.50. 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 | DAMAGED | $4.62 | $4.62 | $4.62 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.52 | $3.05 | $3.99 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.24 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.22 | $1.78 | $1.79 | 43 |
Is Team Star Grunt (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Team Star Grunt (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 Team Star Grunt (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
