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Charizard VSTAR
Brilliant Stars 018/172 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Number
- 018/172
- Rarity
- Rare Holo VSTAR
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- VSTAR
- Market price
- $11.87
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
If this Pokémon has any damage counters on it, this attack does 100 more damage.
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
VSTAR rule: When your Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
The Charizard VSTAR (018/172) was released in early 2022 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Brilliant Stars expansion. This set marked the introduction of the VSTAR mechanic, a high-impact evolution stage designed to replace the VMAX cards in competitive play. The card was created to re-establish the iconic Charizard as a centerpiece of the meta-game, featuring a powerful 'Star Blaze' attack that necessitates discarding energy, balancing its immense damage output with a strategic cost.
The illustration for this card was provided by 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio known for producing 3D-modeled artwork for the modern Pokémon TCG era. Their design aesthetic focuses on dynamic lighting and a sense of depth, positioning Charizard in a fierce, wide-angled stance to emphasize its stature as a flagship fire-type. Upon its release, the card was widely received by collectors and players alike, serving as a primary chase card for the set due to Charizard's enduring popularity and the practical viability of the VSTAR mechanic at the time.
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