Charizard VSTAR 174 / 172 Pokemon Card from Brilliant Stars Set

About the Charizard VSTAR Pokémon Card

Charizard VSTAR is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 280 HP from the Brilliant Stars set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 174/172 and is classified as Rare Rainbow. The Brilliant Stars set was released on February 25, 2022.

Charizard VSTAR Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Charizard VSTAR

Card number: 174/172

Set: Brilliant Stars

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Rainbow

Subtypes: VSTAR

Type: Fire

HP: 280

Artist: 5ban Graphics

Release date: February 25, 2022

National Pokédex number: 6

Why Collect the Charizard VSTAR Pokémon Card?

Charizard VSTAR sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Brilliant Stars set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Charizard VSTAR Pokémon Card

Charizard VSTAR was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.

For Rare Rainbow cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Charizard VSTAR Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Charizard VSTAR is about $81.04. Recent listings range from roughly $70.00 (low) to $5,000 (high), with a mid-point near $93.20. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Brilliant Stars set has a median card value near $0.30 and an average near $4.77, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -11% over the last 7 days and -9% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Brilliant Stars set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Charizard VSTAR Pokémon Card

Whether Charizard VSTAR is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 23,270 copies of this card, of which 12,523 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 53.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Charizard VSTAR Pokémon Card?

Rare Rainbow cards such as Charizard VSTAR are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (174/172) sits above the set's printed total of 172, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 23,270 copies to date.

Other Printings of Charizard VSTAR

Charizard VSTAR appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH262 (around $93.24), Brilliant Stars 18 (around

Final Thoughts on the Charizard VSTAR Pokémon Card

The Charizard VSTAR pokémon card is a Rare Rainbow card from the Brilliant Stars set (Sword & Shield series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $81.04; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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