Leafeon VSTAR (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 012/172 · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Number
012/172
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Leafeon VSTAR (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Leafeon VSTAR (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 #012/172 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 Leafeon VSTAR (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Leafeon VSTAR (Japanese) (Rare, S12a: VSTAR Universe #012/172) changes hands at roughly $0.89, 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 $0.89, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.78. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Leafeon VSTAR (Japanese) is valued near $53.61 — about 60x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Leafeon VSTAR (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) Leafeon VSTAR (Japanese) sits around $53.61 — roughly 60x 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 $12.50, CGC 10 $15.13, BGS 9.5 $20.17 — 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 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 39 |
| ebay | ACE 6 | $5.05 | $5.05 | $5.05 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $20.17 | $20.17 | $20.17 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.13 | $15.13 | $15.13 | 62 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $53.61 | $53.61 | $53.61 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 4 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.78 | $0.78 | $0.78 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.89 | $0.73 | $1.25 | 760 |
Collector Outlook for Leafeon VSTAR (Japanese)
Leafeon VSTAR (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 Leafeon VSTAR (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
