2022 Pokemon Japanese Giratina Palkia Dialga VSTAR Universe 259, 260, 261 PSA 10
2022 Pokemon Japanese Giratina Palkia Dialga VSTAR Universe 259, 260, 261 PSA 10
Price: $600.00
Giratina VSTAR from the Japanese VSTAR Universe set, Special Art Rare, PSA 10 slab. This one’s card number 259 out of 172. The artwork shows Giratina in its Altered Forme, all shadowy and imposing against a swirling void background. Those red eyes and tendrils give it that eerie vibe, like it’s about to drag you into another dimension.
On the card text side, it’s a Dragon type with 280 HP. The VSTAR Power is Star Requiem, which lets you knock out the opponent’s Active Pokémon if you have no cards in your deck—costs two Psychic and one Colorless energy. Regular attack is Shred, 160 damage that ignores effects on the defending Pokémon, for two Psychic and one Colorless. No weakness or resistance listed, but retreat cost is two. Solid stats for a heavy hitter in decks that play around deck-out strategies.
VSTAR Universe dropped in late 2022 as a high-end Japanese reprint set, pulling together hits from the Sword & Shield era with fresh art. This Giratina printing stands out because it’s a Special Art Rare, not just a standard VSTAR. The full-art treatment amps up the mythical feel, especially compared to its earlier appearances in sets like Ultra Prism or Lost Thunder. Collectors dig how it captures Giratina’s role as the Renegade Pokémon, guardian of the Distortion World.
For the slab, PSA 10 means gem mint all around—edges sharp, surface flawless, no whitening. Centering looks dead on, probably 50/50 or better, making the artwork pop without any awkward crops. Eye appeal is high with those vibrant purples and blacks; it doesn’t have that washed-out look some prints get. Pop report wise, last I checked estimates put PSA 10s for this SAR around 400-500, though that’s always shifting as more get graded. Not the rarest, but finding one this clean isn’t everyday stuff.
I’d stash this in a display case next to other legendaries, maybe rotate it for that distortion world mood lighting.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Giratina VSTAR
– Set: VSTAR Universe
– Rarity: Special Art Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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