PSA 10JapanesePokemon Card 151 #139

Omastar STANDARD PSA 10

Pokemon Card 151 · Japanese Print · Card #139

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Set

Pokemon Card 151

Number

#139

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Japanese name: オムスター

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Card Background & Set Context

sv2a Pokemon Card 151 released 16 June 2023 in Japan as an Enhanced Expansion Pack celebrating the original 151 Kanto Pokemon (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). The set re-prints the full Kanto Pokedex 1-151 in modern Scarlet & Violet card frames, with three parallel rarity treatments unique to this set — Reverse Holo, Poke Ball Pattern (mid-rare parallel), and Master Ball Pattern (top parallel) — layered over the standard rarity ladder. Omastar (オムスター, card 139) is illustrated by Akira Komayama and depicts the spiral-shelled prehistoric Water Pokemon mid-attack. Within the broader set Charizard ex SAR 201/165 carries the chase, with Mew ex UR 205/165 and Venusaur/Blastoise/Charizard SARs anchoring secondary demand. The set sold out across major Japanese retailers on launch day and entered re-print rotation by Q4 2023; original first-edition booster boxes carry sustained collector premium two years post-release.

Investment Analysis

Data thinness disclosure: 30d PSA 10 volume = 0 in the current window, so the $391.55 quote is an index reference rather than a recent realized print. Public PSA pop figures for sv2a 139 are not yet broken out by parallel (base R / Reverse Holo / Poke Ball Pattern / Master Ball Pattern) on PSA's set registry as of 2026-05-08, so submission EV math cannot be modeled without fabricating raw, PSA 9, and pop_10 inputs — Poke10 will publish a grade spread once first slabs aggregate. What is structurally true: Master Ball Pattern parallels in sv2a are pulled at roughly 1:160-1:200 boxes per Japanese hobby tracking (cardotaku and sawadeekard listings, accessed 2026-05-08), making them the scarcest non-SAR/UR pull in the set; Poke Ball Pattern parallels are roughly 1:5 boxes; the base R is a standard hit. Liquidity for sv2a chase 201/165 Charizard ex SAR and 205/165 Mew ex UR dominates set volume, leaving Stage 2 R parallels like Omastar in a thin secondary tier where single auctions move the index materially. Posture: treat the $391 quote as an upper-bound reference for Master Ball Pattern PSA 10 and require a live comp before transacting.

Risks to Watch

Primary risk for sv2a 139 Omastar at the $391 index level is variant-attribution mismatch — the Poke10 feed does not differentiate base R from Master Ball Pattern, and a buyer paying index for a base R PSA 10 (which transacts at single-digit-to-low-double-digit USD) would absorb a 90%+ markdown. Secondary risks: thin volume (30d PSA 10 transactions = 0) means the index can stay stale through multiple weeks; sv2a was reprinted in late 2023 and supply is structurally elastic compared to closed-print sets like s6a Eevee Heroes; JPY reversion 152→130 trims USD ~15%; PSA Tokyo backlog clearing through 2026 will materially expand pop counts and pressure all sv2a R-tier PSA 10 prices. Upside catalysts are limited at the R-parallel tier — Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 collecting demand benefits chase SAR/UR cards, not Stage 2 R parallels.

Global Market Comparison

No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.

Omastar Holo Rare Pokemon Card 151 sv2a 139/165 PSA 10 trades $391.55 USD on Poke10's Japan live index — a Stage 2 Water-type 150 HP card from the June 2023 Japanese sv2a (Pokemon Card 151) expansion, illustrated by Akira Komayama. The card carries the Primordial Tentacles ability and the Aqua Split attack (90 damage + 30 to two benched Pokemon for two Water energy). Note: payload is from Poke10's aggregated Japan PSA 10 index for card-id sv2a-139; the standard R print typically transacts well below $391, so the $391.55 figure most likely captures Master Ball Pattern parallel volume — variant attribution is not encoded in the source feed (Poke10 live Japan index, accessed 2026-05-08). 30-day PSA 10 transaction count is 0 in the current window, so price is index-derived rather than tape-confirmed.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

sv2a 139 Omastar exists in four documented prints sharing the same illustration: base R (Holo Rare), Reverse Holo (parallel set), Poke Ball Pattern (mid-tier set-specific parallel), and Master Ball Pattern (top set-specific parallel). PSA 10 realized prices diverge sharply by parallel — Sports Card Investor logged a Master Ball Pattern PSA 10 at $35.69 on a single recent sale (accessed 2026-05-08), suggesting recent Master Ball Pattern tape sits well below the $391.55 index quote, though Master Ball Pattern realized prices are highly auction-thin and a single high comp can re-anchor the index. English counterpart card SV: 151 #139/165 Omastar exists in standard Holo + Reverse Holo only — no Master Ball / Poke Ball Pattern parallels — and is structurally a different SKU. Buyers should require explicit parallel attribution on slab + cert lookup before transacting at the index-quoted level.

Authentication & Cert Verification

Standard R / Holo Rare authentication checklist for sv2a: (1) holo foil restricted to artwork window only, with text box matte — full-foil indicates a fake, (2) sv2a-stamped expansion mark bottom-left of artwork, (3) Akira Komayama illustrator credit in 4pt font bottom-left, (4) modern Scarlet & Violet rounded card frame with energy-symbol weakness/resistance icons, (5) card stock 0.30-0.32mm with classic two-layer Pokemon back — single-layer or off-color back indicates a fake, (6) Pokeball-stamp prismatic seal on reverse, (7) PSA cert number lookup mandatory at psacard.com/cert. Master Ball Pattern parallel adds a Master Ball-shaped foil pattern across the entire card border; Poke Ball Pattern uses Poke Ball icons in the same role — pattern density and ball-icon clarity under 10x loupe distinguish authentic from re-foiled fakes. Slab-only purchase strongly recommended for all sv2a parallels above $100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the current PSA 10 price for Omastar sv2a 139?

Poke10's Japan live index quotes $391.55 USD for sv2a 139 Omastar PSA 10 (accessed 2026-05-08). 30-day realized PSA 10 transaction volume is 0 in the current window, so the price is index-derived rather than tape-confirmed; the figure most likely reflects Master Ball Pattern parallel volume rather than base R.

What card is sv2a 139?

Omastar (オムスター), Stage 2 Water type, 150 HP, evolves from Omanyte. From Pokemon Card 151 (sv2a) released 16 June 2023 in Japan. Illustrator: Akira Komayama. Ability Primordial Tentacles + attack Aqua Split (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09).

What rarity is Omastar 139/165?

Base print is R (Holo Rare). Three additional parallels exist within sv2a: Reverse Holo, Poke Ball Pattern, and Master Ball Pattern — each significantly scarcer than the base R, with Master Ball Pattern being the top tier parallel.

Is Master Ball Pattern Omastar worth $391?

Limited tape — Sports Card Investor logged a single Master Ball Pattern Omastar PSA 10 at $35.69 (accessed 2026-05-08). The Poke10 index $391.55 figure is materially above that single comp; require fresh auction comps before transacting at index level. Master Ball Pattern realized prices are highly auction-thin.

Who illustrated Omastar sv2a 139?

Akira Komayama (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). Komayama is a Pokemon TCG illustrator with multiple modern-era credits.

Does English SV: 151 have a Master Ball Pattern Omastar?

No. The English SV: 151 set 139/165 Omastar exists only in standard Holo + Reverse Holo prints. Master Ball Pattern and Poke Ball Pattern parallels are exclusive to the Japanese sv2a print run.

How do I authenticate sv2a Omastar?

Holo foil should be restricted to the artwork window with a matte text box; sv2a expansion mark bottom-left; Akira Komayama illustrator credit in 4pt; modern SV rounded frame; 0.30-0.32mm card stock; classic two-layer Pokemon back; PSA cert lookup at psacard.com/cert is mandatory before purchase. Master Ball Pattern parallels require additional 10x loupe inspection of the Master Ball-icon foil border.