# Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 #259/172

The Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 (#259/172, S12a: VSTAR Universe) is a ultra rare Pokemon Japan card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-japan-s12a-vstar-universe-origin-forme-palkia-vstar-259-172-ultra-rare

## Card details

- Set: S12a: VSTAR Universe
- Number: #259/172
- Game: Pokemon Japan
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Printing: Holofoil - Japanese
- Set released: Dec 2, 2022
- Set size: 351 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $92
- 1-year change: +30.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 100% | $92 |

### Most common condition issues

- Glare (Front: 100% of scans
- Overall): 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 carries a market value of $92. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $92, 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 Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 worth?

The Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 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 Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 8.5, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 cards are Glare (Front (100% of scans), Overall) (100% of scans).

### Is the Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 worth grading?

Whether the Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR - 259/172 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