Arceus V (Alternate Full Art) 166/172 Swsh09: Brilliant Stars Holo
Arceus V (Alternate Full Art) 166/172 Swsh09: Brilliant Stars Holo
Price: $179.99
Arceus V from Brilliant Stars, the alternate full art version numbered 166/172, sits as an ultra rare in raw condition. This one’s got that expansive artwork showing Arceus floating in a starry void, all majestic with energy bursts and a mythical vibe that pulls you right in. The holo pattern spreads across the whole card, catching light in a way that makes the cosmic background shimmer without overwhelming the details.
On the card text side, it’s a colorless type with 220 HP. Its ability, Starbirth, lets you search your deck for a Pokémon Tool during your turn, reveal it, and add it to your hand before shuffling. Attacks include Trinity Charge, where you dig out up to three basic Energy cards from your deck and attach them to your Pokémon V however you want, then shuffle up. Power Bolt hits for 120 but requires discarding an Energy from this Pokémon. Solid setup for VSTAR evos or energy acceleration decks, keeping things versatile without locking you into one type.
Brilliant Stars dropped in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield era, blending in Trainer Gallery subsets and those VSTAR mechanics that shook up gameplay. Raw copies from this set often deal with centering that’s a bit off on the borders—maybe 60/40 splits if you’re measuring—but the card stock feels sturdy, less prone to warping than some earlier prints. Edges might show minor whitening straight from the pack, especially if it’s been handled, but the print quality holds up well overall.
For raw condition specifics, let’s talk a clean example: corners are sharp with no dings, edges smooth without noticeable wear or chipping, surface free of scratches or print lines that plague some holos. The holo flash is even, popping under light without haze or clouding, and the back’s centering aligns nicely, no miscuts jumping out. If there’s any quirk, it’s the occasional light swirl in the foil from factory handling, but nothing that detracts much.
Sleeve it up for your binder or let it chill in a top loader—either way, it’s ready for the table.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Arceus V (Alternate Full Art)
– Set: Swsh09: Brilliant Stars
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: Raw
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