PSA 10 2022 POKEMON BRILLIANT STARS ARCEUS VSTAR #176 SECRET GEM MINT
PSA 10 2022 POKEMON BRILLIANT STARS ARCEUS VSTAR #176 SECRET GEM MINT
PSA 10 2022 POKEMON BRILLIANT STARS ARCEUS VSTAR #176 SECRET GEM MINT
Price: $69.99
Arceus VSTAR from Brilliant Stars, the secret rare rainbow version numbered 176 out of 172, sitting pretty in a PSA 10 slab. This one’s got that mythical creator vibe dialed up. The artwork shows Arceus bursting with energy, rings glowing against a starry backdrop. That pose just commands attention, like it’s reshaping the universe mid-battle.
On the card text, it’s a Colorless type with 280 HP. The VSTAR Power is Starbirth, letting you search your deck for up to two cards and put them into your hand—super versatile for setup plays. Attacks include Trinity Nova at 200 damage, which also grabs three basic Energy from your deck and attaches them to your Pokémon V. And don’t forget the standard V rule stuff, like the weakness to Fighting and retreat cost of two.
Brilliant Stars dropped in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield era, blending in those VSTAR mechanics that shook up competitive decks. This printing stands out because it’s the rainbow secret rare, with that holographic foil popping in a way the regular ultra rares just don’t match. Arceus as a centerpiece Pokémon made it a fan favorite, especially for decks built around energy acceleration and big swings.
In the slab, PSA gave it a 10, meaning gem mint all around—edges sharp, surface flawless, no whitening to speak of. Centering looks dead on, probably 10/10 there, giving it killer eye appeal under lights. From what I’ve seen in pop reports, the PSA 10 count for this rainbow is around 1,200 last I checked, not flooded but still chase-worthy for completists. It’s got that clean label too, no qualifiers messing it up.
I’d frame this one next to my display case, just to remind myself why Arceus rules the mythicals. Sometimes you pull a pack and get that secret shine; other times, you hunt the slab. Either way, it’s a solid piece for any Brilliant Stars run.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Arceus VSTAR #176
– Set: Brilliant Stars
– Rarity: Secret Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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