Latias (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 195/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
195/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Latias (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Latias (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 #195/172 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 Latias (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Latias (Japanese) (Rare, S12a: VSTAR Universe #195/172) changes hands at roughly $7.98, 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 $7.98, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $5.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $7.98, Lightly Played $6.18, Moderately Played $5.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Latias (Japanese) is valued near $35.99 — about 4.5x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Latias (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) Latias (Japanese) sits around $35.99 — roughly 4.5x 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 $11.33, CGC 10 $39.99, CGC 9.5 $18.50 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.54 | $9.54 | $9.54 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 131 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $40.53 | $40.53 | $40.53 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 69 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 70 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.51 | $10.51 | $10.51 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.33 | $11.33 | $11.33 | 23 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $4.36 | $4.36 | $4.36 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 9 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.18 | $6.18 | $6.18 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.98 | $6.45 | $9.00 | 1,099 |
Collector Outlook for Latias (Japanese)
Latias (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 Latias (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
