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Charizard VSTAR SAR (212/172) from VSTAR Universe costs ¥26,999 to ¥39,000 in a PSA 10 slab today, the single PSA 9 in stock is ¥17,100, and raw copies run ¥5,444–¥7,500 — all with wear notes. The cheapest slab is 5× the cheapest raw, and four slabs sit within ¥1,901 of the ¥26,999 floor.
- Cheapest PSA 10: ¥26,999 (US$186.29) on Mercari, authentication available; Yahoo! Flea Market at ¥27,000, ¥27,600, ¥28,900; Mercari at ¥39,000.
- PSA 9 at ¥17,100 is 63% of the cheapest 10.
- Raw copies: ¥5,444 with damage, ¥6,500 and ¥7,500 with slight wear — all authentication-eligible.
- Thirty-five PSA 10 slabs and forty-one raws in stock — but no clean raw in the cheapest three.
As of September 2026, the VSTAR Universe Charizard VSTAR special art rare has a gem-mint floor that Mercari and Yahoo! Flea Market agree on to the yen — ¥26,999 and ¥27,000 — and a raw market where every cheap copy carries a wear note.
This page reads today’s in-stock Charizard VSTAR SAR 212/172 listings across PSA 10, PSA 9 and raw, why the raw condition notes matter, and how to buy from Japan.
Charizard VSTAR SAR 212/172 PSA 10 price in Japan today: 35 slabs in stock
Thirty-five PSA 10 slabs, one PSA 9 and forty-one raw copies were in stock this morning. The five cheapest slabs, the 9 and three raws are in the table.
| Grade | Price today | Platform · seller condition note | Mercari authentication |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | ¥26,999 (US$186.29) | Mercari · Nearly unused | +¥1,700 available |
| PSA 10 | ¥27,000 (US$186.30) | Yahoo! Flea Market · Unused | — |
| PSA 10 | ¥27,600 (US$190.44) | Yahoo! Flea Market · Unused | — |
| PSA 10 | ¥28,900 (US$199.41) | Yahoo! Flea Market · Unused | — |
| PSA 10 | ¥39,000 (US$269.10) | Mercari · Nearly unused | +¥1,700 available |
| PSA 9 | ¥17,100 (US$117.99) | Mercari · No obvious damage or stains | +¥1,700 available |
| Raw (ungraded) | ¥5,444 (US$37.56) | Mercari · Damage or stain | +¥1,700 available |
| Raw (ungraded) | ¥6,500 (US$44.85) | Mercari · Slight damage or stain | +¥1,700 available |
| Raw (ungraded) | ¥7,500 (US$51.75) | Mercari · Slight damage or stain | +¥1,700 available |
Prices were read from each Charizard VSTAR item page on 2026-09-20 — the seller’s listed price, with USD as the checkout conversion shown on the same page. Every row is a Japanese-language print of the Pokémon TCG[5]; the condition column is the seller’s Mercari / Yahoo! Flea Market condition field, translated, while Suruga-ya’s shop stock has no condition field. Seller titles are Japanese, and the tiles further down open each listing directly. Mercari permits purchases from overseas through partner proxy services[3].
The ¥26,999 Mercari slab with authentication and the ¥27,000 Yahoo! Flea Market slab are ¥1 apart; two more Yahoo! Flea Market copies at ¥27,600 and ¥28,900 follow, and a Mercari copy at ¥39,000 closes the five. The PSA 9 at ¥17,100 is a Mercari listing with authentication. Raw copies are ¥5,444 with a damage note, ¥6,500 and ¥7,500 with slight wear — forty-one raws in stock, but the cheap end is all worn, which is typical for a VSTAR Universe card that has been traded for years.
| Item | Charizard VSTAR SAR 212/172 |
|---|---|
| Set | VSTAR Universe high-class pack (s12a, VSTARユニバース)[4] |
| Collector number / rarity | 212/172 · Special Art Rare (SAR) |
| Cheapest PSA 10 (gem mint) in stock today | ¥26,999 (US$186.29) on Mercari |
| Cheapest raw copy in stock today | ¥5,444 (US$37.56) on Mercari |
| PSA 10 value vs raw (cheapest slab ÷ cheapest raw) | 4.96× — what the gem mint grade is worth over an ungraded copy today |
| In-stock listings found in today’s sweep | 35 PSA 10 · 1 PSA 9 · 41 raw |
| Data read | 2026-09-20 12:07 UTC, live item pages |
All of the above is the Japanese-language Charizard VSTAR — number 212/172 in VSTAR Universe high-class pack. The English-language print of the same illustration carries a different collector number and set name, trades in a separate market, and is not covered by these prices[5]. Promo versions and full-art variants from other sets are different cards again: match the number on the slab label before you compare a price.
Charizard VSTAR PSA 10 value: is the slab worth 4.96× a raw copy?
Against the worn ¥5,444 raw the slab is 5×; the honest comparison is against a clean raw, which is not in the cheapest three. The PSA 9 at ¥17,100 — 63% of the 10 — is where a clean, certified copy trades, and that makes it the reference point: the gem-mint label adds ¥9,899 over a 9. A self-submission needs a clean raw first, and today’s cheap raws are not it. PSA’s GEM MT 10 standard[6] on this dark full-art shows edge wear readily, which is why worn raws are cheap and the 10 holds ¥26,999.
| Route | Cost today (JPY, before shipping) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Buy the cheapest PSA 10 slab | ¥26,999 | Grade already locked in; you pay the full premium, nothing to wait for. |
| Buy the cheapest raw copy as-is | ¥5,444 | Cheapest way to own the artwork; condition is whatever the photos show. |
| Buy the cheapest raw copy with Mercari authentication | ¥7,144 | ¥5,444 + ¥1,700 authentication fee[1]; the card is checked for authenticity before it ships, but it is still ungraded. |
Buy the ¥26,999 Mercari slab — it has the authentication option and is the floor. The ¥17,100 PSA 9 is a fair sealed alternative. The worn raws are for artwork only; with Mercari authentication[1] the ¥5,444 copy is ¥7,144 and still damaged.
How to buy Charizard VSTAR SAR 212/172 from Japan
A slab at this price earns the unboxing photos. Here is the sequence.
- Step 1 — Pick the copy, not the average. Use the table above: the cheapest in-stock PSA 10 today is ¥26,999; anything above the range there is paying for a seller’s optimism.
- Step 2 — Order through OneMall. Click the tile, add to cart, and a Japan-side team places the Mercari order for you — sellers who write 海外発送不可 (no overseas shipping) still ship because the address is a Tokyo warehouse.
- Step 3 — Optional Mercari authentication. Raw copies that show the authentication option can be checked for +¥1,700[1][2]; for a PSA slab the label already does that job.
- Step 4 — First payment, then wait for arrival photos. Ask for unboxing photos if you want to see the slab corners before it flies.
- Step 5 — Second payment for international shipping. A single slab is light; batch it with other cards inside the 90-day free storage window and pay one shipping fee.
In-stock Charizard VSTAR SAR 212/172 listings right now
Live copies, cheapest first: two raws with their condition notes, the ¥17,100 PSA 9, and the three cheapest PSA 10 slabs. Click any tile to open the copy’s OneMall item page.
Conclusion — the buy for Charizard VSTAR 212/172
Charizard VSTAR SAR 212/172 is ¥26,999 in gem mint, ¥17,100 as a 9, and worn raws from ¥5,444. Buy the slab at the floor; on this card condition is the price. See every Charizard VSTAR 212/172 PSA 10 listing.
See also: PSA 10 Pokémon card prices in Japan: all 80 cards ranked · Kai SAR 236/172 PSA 10 price · Zeraora VMAX SAR 219/172 PSA 10 price · Pokémon card prices in Japan vs eBay · Card grading guide: PSA vs BGS vs CGC from Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a PSA 10 Charizard VSTAR SAR 212/172?
In-stock Japanese listings on 2026-09-20 price it at ¥26,999 to ¥39,000 (about US$186–269 before shipping); four of the five cheapest sit between ¥26,999 and ¥28,900.
Is the PSA 9 Charizard VSTAR 212/172 good value?
At ¥17,100 the PSA 9 is 63% of the cheapest PSA 10 and sealed with a cert number — a reasonable sealed option.
Is any ungraded Charizard VSTAR in stock without a wear note?
Not among the three cheapest — ¥5,444 with damage, ¥6,500 and ¥7,500 with slight wear. Forty-one raws are in stock, so cleaner copies exist higher up.
Which set is Charizard VSTAR SAR from?
VSTAR Universe (s12a, VSTARユニバース), the high-class pack that closed the Sword & Shield era in Japan; 212/172 is its special-art-rare number.
Is there a PSA population report for Charizard VSTAR SAR 212/172?
Yes — PSA’s Population Report[6] lists the census for every graded card, including this one, and it is the number to check before you buy for scarcity. It is not reproduced here because it changes constantly. The in-stock picture on 2026-09-20 — 35 PSA 10, 1 PSA 9, 41 raw copies — is the market-side supply figure this page can stand behind.
Last updated: 2026-09-21.
References
- Mercari Help Center — あんしん鑑定サービスの概要 (Mercari authentication service overview, fee ¥1,700 per card) — https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1499/
- Mercari Help Center — あんしん鑑定サービスの利用方法（購入者） (how buyers use the authentication service) — https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1501/
- Mercari Help Center — 海外取引サポート (overseas purchase support via partner cross-border services) — https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1447/
- Pokémon Card Game official site (Japan), The Pokémon Company — https://www.pokemon-card.com/
- Pokémon Trading Card Game, The Pokémon Company International — https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg
- PSA — Professional Sports Authenticator, official grading company site — https://www.psacard.com/