Whimsicott V 160 / 172 Pokemon Card from Brilliant Stars Set

About the Whimsicott V Pokémon Card

Whimsicott V is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 190 HP from the Brilliant Stars set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 160/172 and is classified as Rare Ultra. The Brilliant Stars set was released on February 25, 2022.

Whimsicott V Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Whimsicott V

Card number: 160/172

Set: Brilliant Stars

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Ultra

Subtypes: Basic, V

Type: Psychic

HP: 190

Artist: Saki Hayashiro

Release date: February 25, 2022

National Pokédex number: 547

Why Collect the Whimsicott V Pokémon Card?

Whimsicott V 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 Whimsicott V Pokémon Card

Whimsicott V was illustrated by Saki Hayashiro.

For Rare Ultra 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 Whimsicott V Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Whimsicott V is about

For context, the Brilliant Stars set has a median card value near $0.30 and an average near $4.77, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -38% over the last 7 days and -42% 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 Whimsicott V Pokémon Card

Whether Whimsicott V 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 176 copies of this card, of which 86 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 48.9%. 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 Whimsicott V Pokémon Card?

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

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 176 copies to date.

Other Printings of Whimsicott V

Whimsicott V appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Brilliant Stars 64 (around $0.81), スターバース 049 and スターバース 107.

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Whimsicott V Pokémon Card

The Whimsicott V pokémon card is a Rare Ultra 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

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