Mewtwo VSTAR 221/172 S12a: Vstar Universe Holo (JP) Pokemon TCG PSA 10

Price: $135.00

Mewtwo VSTAR 221/172 from S12a VSTAR Universe, that’s the Japanese holo version sitting pretty in a PSA 10 slab. This one’s a secret rare, tucked away in the higher numbers of the set, making it a bit of a chase for folks digging into the Sword & Shield era reprints.

The artwork on this card? Mewtwo’s got that intense, floating vibe with energy crackling all around, like it’s about to unleash something massive. The purple hues and starry background give it a cosmic feel that just draws your eye in every time you glance at it.

On the text side, it’s a Psychic type with 280 HP, which is standard for these VSTAR beasts. The Ability lets you draw cards when you play it from your hand, and the VSTAR Power attack, Psy VSTAR, dishes out 120 damage times the number of Energy attached to your opponent’s Pokémon—nasty if they’ve loaded up. Then there’s the regular attack, Star Raid, hitting for 120 and ignoring effects on the Defending Pokémon. Solid kit for competitive play, or just admiring in a case.

VSTAR Universe dropped in 2022 as Japan’s big finale to the Sword & Shield block, pulling together hits from previous sets with fresh alternate arts and some exclusives. This Mewtwo printing stands out because it’s got that full-art treatment with a unique pose not seen in the English versions, plus the Japanese text adds that authentic flair for collectors who prefer the original language runs. It’s from a set that’s basically a “best of” compilation, so cards like this feel like a nod to the psychic powerhouse legacy without being a straight rehash.

Slab-wise, PSA 10 means it’s gem mint—edges sharp, surface flawless, and centering likely dead on at 10/10 all around. Eye appeal is high with that holo shine popping under lights, no whitening or print lines to distract. From what I’ve seen in pop reports, this one’s got around 250 graded at PSA 10, which isn’t flooded but still accessible if you’re hunting one down. Not the rarest pop out there, but solid for a modern Japanese secret.

I’d keep this one on a shelf where the light catches it just right, maybe next to some classic Mewtwo pulls for that evolution vibe.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Mewtwo VSTAR 221/172
– Set: S12a VSTAR Universe (JP)
– Rarity: Holo Secret Rare
– Condition: PSA 10

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