Pokémon Rayquaza V 107/172 VSTAR Universe CGC 10 Holo Double Rare Japanese
Pokémon Rayquaza V 107/172 VSTAR Universe CGC 10 Holo Double Rare Japanese
Price: $18.25
Rayquaza V from VSTAR Universe, numbered 107/172, sitting pretty in a CGC 10 slab. This one’s a Japanese holo double rare, pulling that dragon energy vibe hard.
The artwork catches Rayquaza mid-coil, emerald scales gleaming against a stormy backdrop. That serpentine twist just looms over everything, like it’s about to unleash chaos.
On the text side, it’s a Basic Pokémon, Dragon type, with 210 HP. Ability is Dragon Pulse, letting you discard the top two cards of your deck to do 20 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. Attacks include Spiral Burst, which dishes out 20 damage plus 20 more for each Energy you discard from this Pokémon—up to a beefy 180 if you go all in. Solid setup for those aggressive plays, especially if you’re stacking energy fast.
VSTAR Universe dropped in Japan back in 2022, basically a high-class compilation set that remixed hits from the Sword & Shield era with fresh arts and some shiny new chase cards. This Rayquaza V stands out because it’s not your standard Evolving Skies pull; the Japanese printing has that crisp holo pattern and alternate art that feels more dynamic, pulling from the VSTAR mechanic without being a full VSTAR card. It’s like they took the iconic Rayquaza design and gave it a fresh coat for collectors who dig the international flair. In a sea of English reprints, this one’s got that subtle edge with tighter print quality and those holo doubles that pop under light.
Slab-wise, CGC 10 means perfection across the board—centering dead on, edges sharp as a Tackle attack, surfaces flawless without a hint of whitening or print defects. Eye appeal is off the charts with the holo foil shimmering like Rayquaza’s scales in sunlight. Pop reports for CGC on this specific card are tough to pin down, but estimates put perfect 10s in the low dozens at best, given how modern Japanese holos can be finicky with handling and those double rares don’t always grade this clean.
I’d stash this in a display case where it can stare down my other dragons, maybe next to an old EX for contrast.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza V (#107/172)
– Set: VSTAR Universe
– Rarity: Holo Double Rare
– Condition: CGC 10
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