S12a · Art Rare · 205/172
Pikachu AR 205/172 (VSTAR Universe) Japanese price comparison
ピカチュウ AR S12a 205/172
Prices checked 30 September 2026.
Cheapest near-mint: ¥32,800 at Card Rush (grade A-), about £191.31 delivered to the UK.
The UK figure includes currency conversion with a card FX spread, a per-card share of proxy fees and EMS postage on a 50–100 card order, and 20% import VAT. See the assumptions. Roughly $221.62 (currency conversion only).
Prices by shop and condition
Yen, tax included, single raw card. A and A- count as near-mint.
| Shop | ANear mint | A-Near mint, minor flaw | BLight play | CPlayed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Rush | ¥44,800View at shop (Card Rush, grade A, opens in new tab) | ¥32,800View at shop (Card Rush, grade A-, opens in new tab) | ¥17,800Sold outView at shop (Card Rush, grade B, opens in new tab) | ¥10,800Sold outView at shop (Card Rush, grade C, opens in new tab) |
BIGWEB
BIGWEB grades cards as play grade or bargain rather than A/A-/B/C, so these prices aren't compared with the grid above or used for the cheapest price.
| Listing | Price | Stock | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIGWEB, Play gradelisted as A- | — | Sold out | View at shop (BIGWEB, Play grade, opens in new tab) |
Buy via a proxy
A proxy service buys the card for you in Japan and forwards it to you, usually bundled with the rest of your order.
Pikachu in other sets
Other Art Rares in VSTAR Universe
- Ditto 197/172¥930
- Dunsparce 198/172¥480
- Miltank 199/172¥580
- Bibarel 200/172¥580
- Riolu 201/172¥2,680
- Swablu 202/172¥1,380
- Duskull 203/172¥1,480
- Bidoof 204/172¥1,780
- Turtwig 206/172¥1,980
- Paras 207/172¥1,880
- Poochyena 208/172¥1,380
- Mareep 209/172¥1,880
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