Whimsicott V · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Whimsicott V card
Numbered 160 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, Whimsicott V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Psychic-type carrying 190 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Whimsicott V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Saki Hayashiro.
What is Whimsicott V worth?
Whimsicott V 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 Whimsicott V 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 Whimsicott V 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 psychic foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Whimsicott V
When you go to buy Whimsicott V, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Whimsicott V, so price the specific copy in front of you.
