Arceus VSTAR · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Arceus VSTAR card
Arceus VSTAR is card 176 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, a Rare Rainbow. It is a Basic Colorless-type with 280 HP.
As a Basic, it evolves from Arceus V, which places Arceus VSTAR deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Arceus VSTAR worth?
Arceus VSTAR is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Brilliant Stars's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Brilliant Stars holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Arceus VSTAR before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Arceus VSTAR is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the colorless foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Arceus VSTAR
If you are buying Arceus VSTAR, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Arceus VSTAR against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
