# Origin Palkia VSTAR #259/172

The Origin Palkia VSTAR (#259/172, Sword & Shield—VSTAR Universe, 2022) is a ur Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.5/10 grade (GEM MINT), with 100% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $58.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/origin-palkia-vstar-sword-shield-vstar-universe-259-172-gold-textured-holofoil

## Card details

- Set: Sword & Shield—VSTAR Universe
- Number: #259/172
- Year: 2022
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: UR
- Variant: Gold
- Finish: Textured Holofoil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $58

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.5 / 10
- Average corners: 9.5
- Average edges: 9.5
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.5
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 100%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 100% | $58 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Origin Palkia VSTAR carries a market value of $58. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $58, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Origin Palkia VSTAR worth?

A raw (ungraded) Origin Palkia VSTAR from Sword & Shield—VSTAR Universe currently carries a market value of about $58. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Origin Palkia VSTAR cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Origin Palkia VSTAR averages a 9.5/10 overall grade. 100% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.5, surface 9.0, centering 9.5.

### Is the Origin Palkia VSTAR worth grading?

Whether the Origin Palkia 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