Arceus VSTAR
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars · 123/172 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
123/172
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arceus VSTAR Worth?
Arceus VSTAR (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars, card number 123/172. 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.
Arceus VSTAR Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arceus VSTAR (SWSH09: Brilliant Stars, 123/172) is worth around $4.59 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.59, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.05. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.59, Lightly Played $3.82, Moderately Played $4.04, Heavily Played $3.16, Damaged $3.05 — 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 $45.99 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.00.
Is It Worth Grading Arceus VSTAR?
Grading Arceus VSTAR can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.59) and a PSA 10 ($45.99) is about $41.40 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.00, CGC 10 $25.02, CGC 9.5 $24.00. 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 | $6.37 | $6.37 | $6.37 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.47 | $6.47 | $6.47 | 144 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.02 | $25.02 | $25.02 | 28 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | 41 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $1.76 | $1.76 | $1.76 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $14.43 | $14.43 | $14.43 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $2.26 | $2.26 | $2.26 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.05 | $3.05 | $3.05 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.16 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.82 | $3.78 | $4.05 | 551 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.04 | $4.04 | $4.04 | 57 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.59 | $1.00 | $6.00 | 3,886 |
Is Arceus VSTAR a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Arceus VSTAR is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Arceus VSTAR's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
