# Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 #261/172

The Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 (#261/172, S12a: VSTAR Universe) is a ultra rare Pokemon Japan card. Across 8 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-japan-s12a-vstar-universe-giratina-vstar-261-172-ultra-rare

## Card details

- Set: S12a: VSTAR Universe
- Number: #261/172
- Game: Pokemon Japan
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Printing: Holofoil - Japanese
- Set released: Dec 2, 2022
- Set size: 351 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $277
- 1-year change: +40.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 8
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 88% | $267 |
| 8 | 13% | $270 |

### Most common condition issues

- Lower Right Border (Front); Unverifiable: 13% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 carries a market value of $277. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $267, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 worth?

The Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 from S12a: VSTAR Universe has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 cards get?

Across 8 community scans on ZeroPop, the Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 8.8, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Giratina VSTAR - 261/172?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 cards are Lower Right Border (Front); Unverifiable (13% of scans).

### Is the Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 worth grading?

Whether the Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 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