Arceus V (Alternate Full Art) 166/172 Swsh09: Brilliant Stars
Arceus V (Alternate Full Art) 166/172 Swsh09: Brilliant Stars
Price: $55.00
Arceus V from Brilliant Stars, that’s the alternate full art version numbered 166/172, sitting at ultra rare status in raw near-mint shape. This one’s got that cosmic vibe with Arceus floating in a starry void, the holo pattern swirling like a galaxy ready to burst.
On the card text side, it’s a colorless type with 220 HP. The ability is Starbirth, letting you dig through your deck for a Pokémon Tool during your turn, snag it to your hand, and shuffle up. Attacks include Trinity Charge, which grabs up to three basic energies from the deck and slaps them onto your V Pokémon however you want, then shuffle. Power Blast hits for 120 but discards an energy from this guy.
Brilliant Stars dropped back in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield era, packing in those VSTAR mechanics and a mix of radiant Pokémon. Raw copies from this set often deal with centering that’s a bit off on the holo borders, especially with the full art bleeding to the edges—stock feels sturdy but watch for print lines if it’s from early runs.
For raw condition, you’re looking at sharp corners that haven’t seen much shuffle wear, edges clean without whitening or dings from careless handling. Surface is smooth, no scratches marring that intricate artwork, and the holo flash pops under light without haze or clouding, keeping the colors vibrant on the foil. Centering usually hovers around 60/40 on these, but a clean one evens out nicely for display.
Might as well pop it in a top loader before the cat knocks it off the shelf.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Arceus V
– Set: Brilliant Stars
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: Raw Near-Mint
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