Whimsicott VSTAR · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Whimsicott VSTAR card
Numbered 175 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, Whimsicott VSTAR is a Rare Rainbow, a Basic Psychic-type carrying 250 HP.
It evolves from Whimsicott V, so Whimsicott VSTAR is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Whimsicott VSTAR worth?
Whimsicott 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 Whimsicott VSTAR before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Whimsicott VSTAR, surface is the grade cap. The psychic foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Whimsicott VSTAR
For Whimsicott VSTAR, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Whimsicott VSTAR, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Whimsicott VSTAR holo for any raw purchase.
