Pokemon Brilliant Stars
Welcome to the ninth main expansion of cards from the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Brilliant Stars! Brilliant Stars was released in February 2022 and introduces a new kind of Pokémon variant, VSTAR. According to Pokémon, Pokémon VSTAR evolves from Pokémon V. Each Pokémon VSTAR has a high HP and a potent VSTAR Power. VSTAR Powers are either a powerful Ability or Attack, and each player can only use one VSTAR Power per game NOT per Pokémon. Once a Pokémon VSTAR is knocked out, 2 Prize cards are rewarded (Pokemon) (Bulbapedia).
The corresponding Japanese set, Star Birth, was released on January 14th, 2022 while the English set, Brilliant Stars, was released on February 25, 2022. When Brilliant Stars was released, Japan released two VSTAR Starter Sets, Lucario VSTAR Starter Set and Darkrai VSTAR Starter Set. The main focal Pokémon in Brilliant Stars is Arceus. Brilliant Stars pulls cards from Star Birth expansion such as the Start Deck 100 and the VMAX Climax. Each Star Birth pack contains five cards v.s each Brilliant Stars Booster pack comes with ten cards, a card code for the Pokémon TCG Live, and a basic Energy card (Bulbapedia).
Sword & Shield: Brilliant Stars
Sword & Shield: Brilliant Stars introduces four new VSTAR Pokémon: Arceus, Charizard, Shaymin, Whimsicott. Each Brilliant Stars Booster pack comes with ten cards, a card code for the Pokémon TCG Live, and a basic Energy card. Brilliant Stars also features 20 Pokémon V cards, 3 Pokémon VMAX cards, and a subset of 30 Trainer Gallery cards. This is to show that VSTAR is not a replacement for Pokémon V or Pokémon VMAX especially since Pokémon VSTAR evolves from Pokémon V. All the Pokémon VSTAR also have a rainbow rare version within Brilliant Stars Expansion (Thegamer.com).
Brilliant Stars Cards Checklist
The best visual display list: TCGPokemon
The most informative/ detail-oriented list: Justinbasil
The most interactive list that allows you to track what cards you have while collecting: Pokellector
The traditional checklist Pokémon
Brilliant Stars Pack Products
Brilliant Stars: Booster Pack Brilliant Stars: 1 Pack Blister 
Brilliant Stars: Sleeved Booster Pack
VSTAR Pokémon Introductions
Charizard VSTAR
| Card Number | 18/172 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Pull Rate | 0.6% |
| Card Type | Fire |
| HP | 280 HP |
| Stage | VSTAR |
| Attack 1 | Explosive Fire |
| VSTAR Attack | Star Blaze |
Arceus VSTAR
| Card Number | 123/172 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Pull Rate | 0.3% |
| Card Type | Colorless |
| HP | 280 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Attack | Trinity Nova |
| VSTAR Ability | Starbirth |
Arceus VSTAR has a VSTAR Ability, Starbirth, which allows a player to search for any two cards in his/her deck and put them into his/her hand. Trinity Nova Attack allows you to search for 3 basic Energy cards and apply them in any way to your Pokémon V, and does 200 damage (TCGplayer).
Arceus's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Arceus was introduced in 2006 (Japanese) and in 2007 (English) in the Generation IV series. The first Arceus TCG was released in 2009 (Japanese/English) in the Platinum: Arecus expansion set (Bulbapedia). In the anime, Arceus finally makes its debut in 2022 (Japanese) on Satoshi and Go! Let's Go to the Sinnoh Fest! (Pokemon.fandom). Evolution does not occur with Arceus, but Arceus can change into different types with a total of 18 different types (Bulbapedia).
Shaymin VSTAR
| Card Number | 14/172 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Pull Rate | 0.5% |
| Card Type | Grass |
| HP | 250 |
| Stage | VSTAR |
| Attack | Revenge Belt |
| VSTAR Ability | Star Bloom |
Shaymin VSTAR has a VSTAR Ability, Star Bloom, which allows a player to heal 120 damage for each benched Pokémon. For each Prize card, your opponent has taken, Revenge Blast Attack does an additional 40 damage (TCGplayer).
Shaymin's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Shaymin was introduced in 2006 (Japanese) and in 2007 (English) in the Generation IV series. The first Shaymin TCG was released in the Platinum series in 2008 (Japanese version) and 2009 (English version). In the anime, Shaymin's first appearance was in 2019 (Japanese/English) on Memories in the Mist!. Shaymin is a Grass-type Pokémon and does not evolve. However, Shaymin does have different formes. Shaymin original forme is its land forme, but can change into its sky forme (Bulbapedia).
Whimsicott VSTAR
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Card Number
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65/172
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Rarity
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Ultra Rare
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Pull Rate
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0.5%
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Card Type
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Psychic
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HP
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250
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Stage
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VSTAR
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Attack
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Trick Wind
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VSTAR Attack
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Fluffball Star
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Whimsicott VSTAR has a VSTAR Attack, Fluffball Star. For each Energy card attached to Whimsicott, Fluffball Star, does 60 damage to 1 Pokémon. The Trick Wind Attack prevents your opponent to play any Pokémon tool or special energy cards from their hands on their next turn (TCGplayer).
Whimsicott's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Whimsicott was introduced in 2010 (Japanese) and 2011 (English) in the Generation V series. The first Whimsicott TCG was released in 2011 (English only) on the Black & White: Emerging Power expansion set. In the anime, Whimsicott first appeared in 2012 (Japanese/English) on Sommelier Showdown!. Whimsicott is a Grass and Fairy Pokémon and evolves from Cottonee. Evolution occurs when Cottonee is exposed to Sun Stone. Whimsciott is known to manipulate its body to maneuver in difficult spaces (Bulbapedia).
Pokémon VSTAR Special Collections
Two New VSTAR Special Collections have also dropped to promote the new Pokémon VSTAR. The collection is based on Glaceon and Leafeon. The Glaceon VSTAR, Glaceon V, Leafeon VSTAR, and Leafeon V are part of the SWSH Black Star Promos which were created back in 2019 to promote the Sword & Shield Series. Each collection will come with a V and a VSTAR of their face Pokémon, an oversized promo VSTAR card, five booster packs from Sword & Shield expansions, and an Acrylic VSTAR marker to track when you have used a VSTAR ability (Thegamer.com).
Glaceon VSTAR
| Card Number | SWSH197 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Pull Rate | Collection set 100% |
| Card Type | Water |
| HP | 260 |
| Stage | VSTAR |
| Attack | Icicle Shot |
| VSTAR Attack | Crystal Star |
Glaceon VSTAR has a VSTAR Attack, Crystal Star, which prevents all damages done to this Pokémon. The Icicle Shot Attack prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent's next turn (TCGplayer).
Glaceon's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Glaceon was introduced in 2006 (Japanese) and in 2007 (English) in the Generation IV series. The first Glaceon TCG debut was in 2008 (English only) on Diamond & Peral: Majestic Dawn expansion set (Bulbapeda). In the anime, Glaceon appeared in 2008 (Japanese/English) on A Full Course Tag Battle! (sportskeeda.com). Glaceon is an Ice-type Pokémon and is one of eight final forms of Eevee's evolution. This Pokémon can control its body temperature and is able to produce ice crystals by freezing the nearby air (Bulbapedia).
Leafeon VSTAR
| Card Number | SWSH195 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Pull Rate | Collection set 100% |
| Card Type | Grass |
| HP | 260 |
| Stage | VSTAR |
| Attack | Leaf Guard |
| VSTAR Ability | Ivy Star |
Leafeon VSTAR has a VSTAR Ability, Ivy Star, which allows you to switch 1 of your opponents' Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. The Leaf Guard Attack takes 30 less damage from the opponent's attack after applying weakness and resistance (TCGplayer).
Leafeon's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Leafeon was introduced in 2006 (Japanese) and in 2007 (English) in the Generation IV series. The first Leafeon TCG was released in 2008 (English only) on the Diamond & Pearl: Majestic Dawn expansion set. In the anime, Leafeon had its first appearance in 2009 (Japanese) and in 2010 (English) on Double-Time Battle Training!. Leafeon is also one of eight final forms of Eevee's evolution. An interesting fact is that Leafeon is able to perform photosynthesis and purify the air by sleeping under the sunlight (Bulbapedia).
Additional Brilliant Stars Box Products
Brilliant Stars: Build & Battle Stadium
This is perfect for fans that would want to share an unboxing experience together and then go play with their news cards! Stars: Build & Battle Stadium allows 2 players to immediately play after purchasing this ready-to-play Pokémon product. Each player would get to discover a 40- card-ready-to-play deck. Each deck comes with 1 of the 4 unique foil promo cards, so each player would have their own foil promo cards. The Build & Battle Stadium comes with an additional 4 Brilliant Star booster packs which gives a total of 12 booster packs! There are 121 Pokémon TCG Energy cards, 6 damage-counter dice,1 competition legal coin-flip die, and 2 acrylic condition makers.
Brilliant Stars: Elite Trainer Box
This is perfect for collectors who want an exciting box opening experience that sets you up for a nice haul of Pokémon products! Brilliant Stars: Elite Trainer Box comes with 8 Brilliant Stars booster packs, 65 cards sleeves featuring Mew, 45 Energy cards, 6 damage-counter dice, 1 competition-legal-coin-flip dice, and 2 acrylic condition markers. The Elite Trainer Box also gives you a player's guide and Pokémon TCG rulebook, allowing fans to have at hand access to directions and rules when playing. For those that optimize and need organization, this box comes with a collectors box with 4 dividers. Lastly, you also get a code card for Pokémon TCG Online Live. It's an overall cool purchase!
Below is one of the best Pokémon Youtubers, RealBreakingNate. This is one of his many Pokémon unboxing videos, but the one below is specifically on Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box.
Brilliant Stars: Build & Battle Box
Brilliant Stars: Build & Battle Box is designed for 1 player. The Brilliant Stars: Build & Box Stadium is designed for 2 players. If you are the type of person that needs her/his own box, but loves the concept of Build & Battle, then this is the right purchase for you! Especially if you are a parent of two or more Pokémon fans, this is a great alternative to eliminate potential conflict by having their own box. This box comes with a 40-card-ready-to-play deck, 1 of the 4 promo cards, 4 Brilliant booster packs, and 1 deck-building tip sheet.
Brilliant Stars: Booster Box
Brilliant Stars: Booster Box comes with 36 Booster Packs which give you 360 cards to unpack! This box can be used in a handful of different ways, for Pokémon fan clubs, tournaments, or even as a good alternative idea for Halloween trick or treats. It can also be used individually if you are the type that likes anticipation to only open a pack once per week, or for those who would want to open 360 cards in one setting! If you want the quantity of Pokémon cards, this is a great option.
Here is another RealBreakingNate video of him unboxing a Brilliant Stars Booster Box!
Trainer Gallery
Brilliant Stars includes a subset of 30 Trainer Gallery cards. The artwork on these cards honors the special relationship between Trainers and Pokémon. The Trainer Gallery has character rares and character super rares from Japan's VMAX Climax. The following are just a handful of top Trainer Gallery Cards to be looking for.
Acerola's Premonition
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Card Number |
171/172 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
| Pull Rate | N/A |
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Card Type |
Trainer |
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HP |
N/A |
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Stage |
N/A |
Acerola's Premonition allows you to look at your opponent's hand and draw a card for each trainer card you find (TCGplayer).
Acerola's Brief Biography: Acerola is in the 2019 Pokémon game, Pokémon Masters Ex. In Pokémon TCG, Acerola was introduced in 2017 (Japanese/English) on the Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows expansion set. In the anime, Acerola's first appearance was in 2018 (Japanese/English) on Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?. Acerola is the last living member of an Alolan royal family, a member of the Alola Elite Four, a Ghost-type Trainer, and is the Trial Captain of Thrifty Megamart. Acerola's strength is her special connection with the supernatural Pokémon (Bulbapedia).
Mimikyu VMAX
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Card Number |
TG17/TG30 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
0.1% |
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Card Type |
Psychic |
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HP |
300 |
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Stage |
VMAX |
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Attack 1 |
Ominous Numbers |
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Attack 2 |
Max Shadows |
Mimikyu VMAX has an Ominous Number Attack, which puts 4 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon in any way. However, if you played Acerola's Premonition from your hand during this turn, place 13 damage counters instead! The Max Shadow Attack allows you to discard a random card from your opponent's hand (TCGPlayer).
Mimikyu's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Mimikyu was introduced in 2017 (Japanese/English) in the Generation VII series. The first Mimikyu was released in 2017 (Japanese/English) on Sun & Moon: Guardians Rising expansion set. In the anime, Mimikyu's first appearance was in 2016 (Japanese) and in 2017 (English) on Loading the Dex!. Mimikyu is a Ghost and Fairy Pokémon. He is tricky, unpredictable, and does not evolve. Instead, Mimikyu can change appearance when attacked (Bulbapedia).
Mimikyu & Acerola's Brief Timeline: In the Pokémon Master Ex game, Acerola & Mimikyu pair became available in 2020 (Pokemon-masters-ex-game.fandom). In Pokémon TCG, Mimikyu & Acerola first appeared together in 2019 (Japanese/English) on the Sun & Moon: Cosmic Eclipse expansion set as the Mimikyu (Secret) Pokémon card. Mimikyu & Acerola first appeared in the anime series in 2018 (Japanese/English) on Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime? (Bulbapedia).
Sylveon VMAX
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Card Number |
TG15/TG30 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
0.1% |
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Card Type |
Psychic |
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HP |
310 |
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Stage |
VMAX |
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Attack 1 |
Precious Touch |
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Attack 2 |
Max Harmony |
Sylveon VMAX has a Precious Touch Attack, which allows you to attach an Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Benched Pokémon and heal that Pokémon from 120 damage. Max Harmony does 30 more damage for each different type of Pokémon on your bench (TCGplayer).
Sylveon's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Sylveon was introduced in 2013 (Japanese/English) in the Generation VI series. The first Sylveon TCG appeared in 2013 (Japanese/English) on the XY Black Star Promos. In the anime, Sylveon appeared in 2013 (Japanese/English) on Eevee & Friends. Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon, and is also one of the eight final forms of Eevee's evolution (Bulbapedia).
Trainer's Brief Biography: The Trainer on the Brilliant Stars Sylveon VMAX is Valerie. In the Pokémon games, Valerie was introduced in 2013 (Japanese/English) in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games. Valerie's first appearance in Pokémon TCG was in 2021 (Japanese/ English) on the Evolving Skies expansion set. She implements Pokémon into her fashion, and is a master in Fairy-type Pokémon (Bulbapedia).
Sylveon & Valerie's Brief Timeline: Sylveon & Valerie are a pair in 2019 on Pokémon Master Ex game (serebii.net). Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery is their first appearance in Pokémon TCG. Valerie and Sylveon had their first debut in the anime in 2015 (Japanese/ English) on A Fashionable Battle! (Bulbapeda).
Umbreon VMAX
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Card Number |
TG23/TG30 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
0% |
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Card Type |
Darkness |
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HP |
310 |
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Stage |
VMAX |
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Attack 1 |
Max Darkness 160 |
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Ability |
Dark Signal |
Umbreon VMAX has a VAMX Ability, Dark Signal, which allows you to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn and you can switch 1 of your opponents' benched Pokémon with one of their active Pokémon (TCGPlayer).
Umbreon's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Umbreon is introduced in 1999 (Japanese) and in 2000 (English) in the Generation II series. The first Umbreon TCG appeared in 200 (Japanese) and in 2001 (English) on the Neo Discovery expansion (Bulbapeda). In the anime, Umbreon has its first appearance in 2000 (Japanese) and in 2001 (English) on Power Play! (pokestop.io). Umbreon is another one of the eight final forms of Eevee's evolution (Bulbapedia). Umbreon has a synchronize ability that synchronizes the attacker's condition to itself. Therefore, the attack ends up hurting himself when attacking Umbreon (Pokémon).
Trainer's Brief Biography: The Trainer on the card with Umbreon is Karen. She specializes in Dark-type Pokémon, specifically Umbreon. In the Pokémon games, Karen was introduced in 1999 (Japanese) and in 2000 (English) in the Generation II series. Karen's first appearance in Pokémon TCG was in 2001 in the Japanese Pokémon VS expansion set. Her first Pokémon TCG in English was in 2016 on the XY Promos. She is also the final member of the Indigo League Elite Four. Karen has yet to appear in the Pokémon anime (Bulbapeda).
Umbreon & Karen's Brief Timeline: Both Karen and Umbreon were introduced in the Generation II series. The pair was available in Pokémon Master Ex in 2021. Their first appearance in Pokémon TCG was in 2016 on the XY promos listed as a Karen Trainer Support card (Bulbapedia).
Jolteon
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Card Number |
TG04/TG30 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Lightning |
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HP |
100 |
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Stage |
Stage 1 |
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Attack 1 |
Electric Ball (90) |
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Ability |
Thunderous Awakening |
Jolteon has a Thunderous Awakening Ability that can only be applied if this Pokémon has a memory capsule card attached. Once the condition has been met, all Water Pokémon in play on both sides no longer have Abilities (TCGplayer).
Jolteon's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Jolteon was introduced in 1996 (Japanese) and in 1998 (English) in the Generation I series. The first Jolteon TCG appeared in 1997 (Japanese) and in 1998 (English) on the Jungle Expansion set. In the anime, Jolteon was introduced in 1998 on The Battling Eevee Brothers. Jolteon is an Electric-type Pokémon, and is another final form of Eevee's evolution (Bulbapedia).
Trainer Brief Biography: The Trainer on the card with Jolteon is Blue. Blue's first appearance in Pokémon games was in 1996 (Japanese) and in 1998 (English) on Pokémon Blue. His debut in Pokémon TCG was in 2019 (Japanese/English) on the Unified Minds Expansion as a Trainer card. Blue was in the 2013 (Japanese/English) Pokémon Origins anime series (Bulbapedia).
Jolteon & Blue Brief Timeline: Jolteon and Blue appear in the Pokémon Blue game. Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery is their first appearance together in Pokémon TCG. They have yet to make an appearance together in the anime. However, they are both in Pokémon Origin, but the Joelton that appear is Red's Jolteon during the series (Bulbapedia).
Zekrom
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Card Number |
TG05/TG30 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Lightning |
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HP |
130 |
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Stage |
Basic |
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Attack 1 |
Slash 30 |
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Attack 2 |
Wild Shock |
Zekrom has a Wild Shock Attack which will leave your opponents' active Pokémon paralyzed, but it will also do 60 damage to itself for using Wild Shock (TCGplayer).
Zekrom's Brief Biography: In the Pokémon games, Zekrom was introduced in 2010 (Japanese) and in 2011 (English) in the Generation V series. The first Zekrom TCG was released in 2010 (Japanese) and in 2011 (English) on the Black & White expansion set. In the anime, Zekrom first appeared in 2010 (Japanese) and in 2011 (English) on In the Shadow of Zekrom!. Zekrom is a dragon and electric-type Pokémon, and he does not evolve (Bulbapedia).
Trainer's Brief Biography: The Trainer on the card with Zekrom is Natural Harmonia Gropius, also known as, N. N is also introduced in the Generation V series. N has his first appearance in Pokémon TCG in 2011 (Japanese/ English) on the Nobles Victories expansion set as a Trainer card. In the anime, he appeared in 2013 (Japanese/English) on New Places...Familiar Faces!. N is able to connect to Pokémon on a telepathic level which allows him to create a deep connection to Pokémon (Bulbapedia).
Zekrom & N's Brief Timeline: Both were introduced in the Generation IV series. The pair had their first debut in Pokémon TCG in 2019 (Japanese/English) on the Cosmic Eclipse expansion set as a Tag Team card. Zekrom & N are on the card as well as Reshiram. They were both in the 14th season, Black & White, which was released in 2011 (Japanese/English) (Bulbapedia).
Best Artwork in Brilliant Stars (Other than Charizard or Arceus)
Vaporeon
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Card Number |
TG02/TG30 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Water |
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HP |
110 |
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Stage |
Stage 1 |
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Attack 1 |
Aurora Beam (70) |
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Ability |
Torrential Awakening |
Vaporeon has a Torrential Awakening Ability, which can occur once a Memory Capsule card is attached. Once conditions have been met, all Fire Pokémon on both sides will no longer have Abilities (TCGplayer).
The artwork captures both Vaporeon and Blue in the perfect aquatic setting. It is not one of the most powerful cards, but the scenery is very detailed and original. This card brings a nostalgic feel since both characters have been around since the beginning of Pokémon.
Mimikyu V
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Card Number |
TG16/TG30 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Psychic |
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HP |
160 |
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Stage |
Basic |
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Attack 1 |
Jealous eyes |
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Ability |
Dummy Doll |
Mimikyu V has a Dummy Doll Ability which prevents all damage done to Mimikyu V from your opponent until the end of your opponent's next turn (TCGplayer).
This is a card fan favorite! It is hard not to love. The attention to detail on this card will make any fan excited. In the background on the right side, you can see Greedy Rapooh on the table. Greedy Rapooh is the antagonist in the first episode Acerola appeared. Greedy Rapooh kidnaps Acerola but was then rescued by Mimikyu. It is that small added detail that makes this card so great!
Eevee
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Card Number |
TG11/TG30 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Colorless |
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HP |
70 |
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Stage |
Basic |
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Attack 1 |
Vee-Search |
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Attack 2 |
Stampede (20) |
Eevee has a Vee-Search Attack which allows you to search your deck for up to 3 Pokémon V, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck (TCGPlayer).
The artwork on this card is very fun and unique because it visualizes how Blue and Eevee interact in a real-world setting. Since Eevees are found in cities and towns, the setting is perfect. The card illustrates Blue in non-traditional features with a collared shirt, belt, and different hairstyle.
Top Best Brilliant Star Cards
Arceus VSTAR (Gold Secret Rare)
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Card Number |
184/172 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Colorless |
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HP |
280 |
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Stage |
Basic |
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Attack 1 |
Trinity Nova |
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VSTAR Ability |
Starbirth |
Arceus VSTAR (Gold Secret Rare) has the same power stats and abilities as the normal Arceus VSTAR. This card is no different from any other gold Pokémon card. Gold Secret Rares are hard and difficult cards to pull which makes them desirable.
Marnie's Pride
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Card Number |
171/172 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Trainer |
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HP |
N/A |
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Stage |
N/A |
Marnie's Pride allows you to attach a basic energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your benched Pokémon (TCGplayer).
Marine is one of the most popular characters in the Sword & Shield era. Her subtle cool-girl personality makes her very interesting. She is not bubbly kind or exceptionally mean. Rather she is expressionless, to herself, and seems to have selfless intentions. The card captures her expressionless, focused face as she is in the middle of a game.
Arceus V (Alternate Full Art)
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Card Number |
166/172 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Colorless |
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HP |
220 |
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Stage |
Basic |
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Attack 1 |
Trinity Charge |
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Attack 2 |
Power Edge |
Arceus V has a Trinity Charge Attack which allows you to search your deck for up to 3 basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon V in any way, but you must shuffle your deck afterward (TCGplayer).
Arceus V Alternate Full Art wins fan favorite by a landslide. First, it already has points for being Arceus. Secondly, the art is epic. The art is in three words: supreme, ultimate, and legend. Arceus is known as the Pokémon that brought about the Pokémon world, so to display Arceus in such a way only makes sense. Thirdly, it's a powerful and useful card. Therefore, it wins in all the important categories: Pokémon, art, and strength.
Charizard V (Alternate Full Art)
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Card Number |
154/172 |
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Rarity |
Ultra Rare |
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Pull Rate |
N/A |
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Card Type |
Fire |
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HP |
220 |
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Stage |
Basic |
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Attack 1 |
Incinerate |
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Attack 2 |
Heat Blast (180) |
Charizard V has an Incinerate Attack which allows you to discard all Pokémon Tools from your opponent's Active Pokémon (TCGplayer).
Charizard V Alternate Full Art also gives impressive visuals to fans. Here the artist captures a moment between a Charizard and Venusaur battle. The angle and perspective the viewer sees is very unique and creates a depth that makes you feel like the scene is alive and 3D. Another nice detail is that the artist pulls another Generation I Pokémon to appear on this card with Charizard. Charizard already brings nostalgic and sentimental feelings to Pokémon fans, so adding this small detail makes this card brilliant.
Additional Brilliant Stars Products
Brilliant Stars: Mini Portfolio Ultra Pro Pokemon: Brilliant Stars 4-Pock Portfolio
Brilliant Stars Resources You Need:
Brilliant Stars Checklist Recap Sources:
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