Bidoof (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 204/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
204/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Bidoof (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Bidoof (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 #204/172 of the S12a: VSTAR Universe 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 Bidoof (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Bidoof (Japanese) (Rare, S12a: VSTAR Universe #204/172) changes hands at roughly $9.02, 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 $9.02, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $7.00. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Bidoof (Japanese) is valued near $37.00 — about 4.1x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Bidoof (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) Bidoof (Japanese) sits around $37.00 — roughly 4.1x 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 $19.49, CGC 10 $21.01, CGC 9.5 $25.00 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $16.04 | $16.04 | $16.04 | 32 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $21.01 | $21.01 | $21.01 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.49 | $19.49 | $19.49 | 19 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $42.95 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.02 | $9.05 | $9.47 | 184 |
Collector Outlook for Bidoof (Japanese)
Bidoof (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Bidoof (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
