Mewtwo VSTAR (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 051/172 · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Number
051/172
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Mewtwo VSTAR (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Mewtwo 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 #051/172 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 Mewtwo VSTAR (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Mewtwo VSTAR (Japanese) (Rare, S12a: VSTAR Universe #051/172) changes hands at roughly $1.25, 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 $1.25, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.97. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Mewtwo VSTAR (Japanese) is valued near $74.89 — about 60x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Mewtwo 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) Mewtwo VSTAR (Japanese) sits around $74.89 — 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 $25.00, CGC 10 $34.99, CGC 9.5 $10.00 — 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 | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 87 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $338.00 | $338.00 | $338.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 67 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $74.89 | $74.89 | $74.89 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 16 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.97 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.25 | $1.20 | $1.97 | 956 |
Collector Outlook for Mewtwo VSTAR (Japanese)
Mewtwo 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 Mewtwo VSTAR (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
