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Shaymin VSTAR
Brilliant Stars 014/172 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Number
- 014/172
- Rarity
- Rare Holo VSTAR
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- VSTAR
- Market price
- $1.20
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
During your turn, you may heal 120 damage from each of your Benched Grass Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
This attack does 40 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
VSTAR rule: When your Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
The Shaymin VSTAR card, numbered 014/172, was released in the 2022 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Brilliant Stars. This set marked the introduction of the VSTAR mechanic, a gameplay feature designed to replace the VMAX mechanic by offering powerful abilities or attacks that could be used only once per game. Shaymin, a Mythical Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation, was chosen as one of the debut VSTAR cards to showcase this new strategic layer, emphasizing the franchise's ongoing focus on evolving competitive play dynamics.
The design of the card utilizes the distinctive ultra-rare aesthetic found throughout the Sword & Shield series, featuring dynamic holographic foil patterns and metallic accents that emphasize the Pokémon's ethereal nature. Illustrators for this set aimed to create a visual identity that felt both futuristic and tied to the established lore of the Sinnoh region, where Shaymin originates. The card was well-received by players for its 'Star Bloom' ability, which provided a significant utility boost for Grass-type decks in the competitive meta during its tenure in the Standard format.
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