Unown VSTAR #199
From Silver Tempest, Unown VSTAR (#199) is a Secret Rare Pokémon card valued at $10.85 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Unown VSTAR #199 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Unown VSTAR at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €8.49 (EUR).
- Silver Tempest, Sword & Shield series, 2022.
- Live market value $10.85 for the Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €9.72; 30-day average €9.83.
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
Unown VSTAR price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Unown VSTAR #199.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.55
- Mid
- $11.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Unown VSTAR #199
Unown VSTAR is the #199 of 195 card in Silver Tempest, a contemporary set released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 250 HP, printed as VSTAR.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $10.85, with listings from $8.55 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #199 / 195
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 250
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- VSTAR
- Evolves from
- Unown V
- Released
- 2022/11/11
Unown VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Unown VSTAR #199 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tri Power
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.
Star Cipher
Until this Pokémon leaves play, it gains an Ability that has the effect "The Weakness of each of your opponent's Pokémon in play is now Psychic. (The amount of Weakness doesn't change.)" (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Unown VSTAR price analysis
What drives the current market value of Unown VSTAR #199.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($10.85) — 1 version in total.
At $10.85 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$10.85 gives Unown VSTAR real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Unown VSTAR trends at €8.49 on Cardmarket (avg sold €9.32, lowest NM €4.99).
Unown VSTAR price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €9.72, 1.1% below the 30-day average of €9.83.
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.74, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €8.49.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $10.44–$11.00. The most recent snapshot of $10.85 sits 73% up that range, 1.4% under the October 21, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.4% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Unown VSTAR?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $10.85 market translates to a net of about $9.11 (eBay), $9.17 (TCGplayer), $9.96 (Cardmarket), $9.37 (Whatnot) or $10.85 (direct). That $1.74 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Unown VSTAR #199.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Unown VSTAR?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Unown VSTAR #199 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Unown VSTAR #199.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $10.85 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $56.83 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Unown VSTAR within Silver Tempest
Within Silver Tempest it is the #12 most valuable of 27 tracked cards; the set median is $8.62.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 59%.
The set's top card is Lugia V (#186), valued at $469.66.
What makes Unown VSTAR valuable
- As a Secret Rare, Unown VSTAR sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Contemporary-era cards like Unown VSTAR (2022) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- With steady supply, Unown VSTAR is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Its Psychic typing means Unown VSTAR has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Unown VSTAR
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€9.72 and €9.83) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Unown VSTAR has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $10.85 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $10.85 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Unown VSTAR, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Unown VSTAR value questions
How much is Unown VSTAR worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $10.85 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $8.55 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €8.49.
Will Unown VSTAR hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Unown VSTAR rare?
Unown VSTAR is a Secret Rare card from Silver Tempest (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Unown VSTAR?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($10.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Unown VSTAR?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.85. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Unown VSTAR?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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