Glaceon VSTAR (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 217/172 · Special Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
217/172
Rarity
Special Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Glaceon VSTAR (Japanese)
Glaceon VSTAR (Japanese) is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from S12a: VSTAR Universe, numbered 217/172 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Glaceon VSTAR (Japanese) is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Glaceon VSTAR (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Glaceon VSTAR (Japanese) from S12a: VSTAR Universe is $30.68 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $30.12 to a high of $30.12. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $67.50 — approximately 2.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $33.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $23.58 | $23.58 | $23.58 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 50 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $54.74 | $54.74 | $54.74 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 32 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 57 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PGS 10 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $67.50 | $65.00 | $70.00 | 67 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $30.68 | $30.12 | $30.12 | 335 |
Is Glaceon VSTAR (Japanese) a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Glaceon VSTAR (Japanese) is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
