Chesnaught V (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 099/098 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
099/098
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Chesnaught V (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Chesnaught V (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #099/098 of the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Chesnaught V (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Chesnaught V (Japanese) (Rare, S12: Paradigm Trigger #099/098) changes hands at roughly $1.71, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.71, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.99. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Chesnaught V (Japanese) is valued near $54.50 — about 32x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Chesnaught V (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Chesnaught V (Japanese) sits around $54.50 — roughly 32x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $19.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.71 | $1.71 | $1.71 | 78 |
Collector Outlook for Chesnaught V (Japanese)
Chesnaught V (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Chesnaught V (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
