Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 150/172 · None
Current Prices
Number
150/172
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #150/172 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 Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese) (Common, S12a: VSTAR Universe #150/172) changes hands at roughly $0.86, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese) is valued near $49.99 — about 58x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Elesa's Sparkle (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) Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese) sits around $49.99 — roughly 58x 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 $5.00, CGC 10 $28.99 — 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 | $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | 39 |
Collector Outlook for Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese)
As a Common, Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. 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 Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
