# Arceus VSTAR #123/172

The Arceus VSTAR (#123/172, SWSH09: Brilliant Stars, 2022) is a ultra rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 6.8/10 grade (EX-MT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $3.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/arceus-vstar-swsh09-brilliant-stars-123-172-gold

## Card details

- Set: SWSH09: Brilliant Stars
- Number: #123/172
- Year: 2022
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Variant: Gold
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Feb 25, 2022
- Set size: 206 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +33.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 6.8 / 10
- Average corners: 6.5
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 50% | $5 |
| 6 & below | 50% | $5 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 50% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 50% of scans
- Overall Surface (Front); Staining: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Arceus VSTAR carries a market value of $3. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $5, about 1.8× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Arceus VSTAR worth?

A raw (ungraded) Arceus VSTAR from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars currently carries a market value of about $3. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Arceus VSTAR cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Arceus VSTAR averages a 6.8/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 6.5, edges 8.5, surface 7.8, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Arceus VSTAR?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Arceus VSTAR cards are Bent (Front) (50% of scans), Whitening (Front) (50% of scans), Overall Surface (Front); Staining (50% of scans).

### Is the Arceus VSTAR worth grading?

Whether the Arceus VSTAR is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app