Serperior VSTAR 196 / 195 Pokemon Card from Silver Tempest Set

About the Serperior VSTAR Pokémon Card

Serperior VSTAR is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 270 HP from the Silver Tempest set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 196/195 and is classified as Rare Rainbow. The Silver Tempest set was released on November 11, 2022.

Serperior VSTAR Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Serperior VSTAR

Card number: 196/195

Set: Silver Tempest

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Rainbow

Subtypes: VSTAR

Type: Grass

HP: 270

Artist: PLANETA Mochizuki

Release date: November 11, 2022

National Pokédex number: 497

Why Collect the Serperior VSTAR Pokémon Card?

Serperior 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 Silver Tempest 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 Serperior VSTAR Pokémon Card

Serperior VSTAR was illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki.

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 Serperior VSTAR Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Serperior VSTAR is about $7.89. Recent listings range from roughly $5.99 (low) to $79.98 (high), with a mid-point near $8.58. 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 Silver Tempest set has a median card value near $0.32 and an average near $4.74, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +40% over the last 7 days and +20% 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 Silver Tempest set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Serperior VSTAR Pokémon Card

Whether Serperior 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 504 copies of this card, of which 263 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 52.2%. 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 Serperior VSTAR Pokémon Card?

Rare Rainbow cards such as Serperior 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 (196/195) sits above the set's printed total of 195, 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 504 copies to date.

Other Printings of Serperior VSTAR

Serperior VSTAR appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Silver Tempest 210 (around $5.91) and Silver Tempest 8 (around

Final Thoughts on the Serperior VSTAR Pokémon Card

The Serperior VSTAR pokémon card is a Rare Rainbow card from the Silver Tempest 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 $7.89; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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