Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 246/172 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
246/172
Rarity
Super Rare
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 is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #246/172 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) (Rare, S12a: VSTAR Universe #246/172) changes hands at roughly $18.13, 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 $18.13, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $10.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $18.13, Lightly Played $15.13, Moderately Played $10.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese) is valued near $52.00 — about 2.9x 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 $52.00 — roughly 2.9x 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 $15.50, CGC 10 $15.50, CGC 9.5 $12.50 — 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 | $14.66 | $14.66 | $14.66 | 17 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 11 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $49.98 | $49.98 | $49.98 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.22 | $19.22 | $19.22 | 26 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PGS 9 5 | $14.24 | $14.24 | $14.24 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $52.00 | $50.00 | $54.00 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $66.14 | $66.14 | $66.14 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.13 | $15.13 | $15.13 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $18.13 | $16.71 | $18.13 | 125 |
Collector Outlook for Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese)
Elesa's Sparkle (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 Elesa's Sparkle (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
