How do Vstar cards work?

The Mewtwo VSTAR card's VSTAR Power exclusively attacks other V cards. Dealing 120 damage to each of your opponent's V cards, this can be an effective way to remove a particularly pesky V card before it has the chance to evolve – or you can take some of your opponent's more evolved Pokémon down a peg.

What do Vstar cards do?

The shining stars of this Pokémon TCG expansion are undeniably the Pokémon VSTAR. Each one has a VSTAR Power, a special attack or Ability that can drastically alter the course of a battle. But choose your moment wisely, because each player can only use one VSTAR Power during the entire game!

What is the Vstar rule in Pokémon TCG?

A player can only use one VSTAR Power per match.

Of course, using a VSTAR attack still requires Energy. Keep in mind that VSTAR Pokémon also have a standard attack. The combination of high HP, powerful attacks and a unique one-shot VSTAR Power makes the new VSTAR Pokémon a major highlight of the Brilliant Stars series.

How rare is it to pull a Vstar card?

We calculated this card's pull rate at 1 in 450 packs, which makes it harder to pull than some Secret Rares, including Galarian Moltres V (swsh9-183) (1 in 432 packs) and Charizard VSTAR (swsh9-174) (1 in 415 packs).

What are the blank Vstar cards for?

Tl;dr - Black and White VSTAR Cards are ability markers used in the actual game that sometimes replace your energy in Brilliant Stars packs. They do not necessarily mean your pack includes a VSTAR Pokemon.

Pokemon VSTAR Rules

How much damage does a Vstar card do?

Aura Star. This attack does 70 damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)

Is a Vstar better than a Vmax?

It's Better to Lose A VSTAR Than A VMAX

As players of the Sword & Shield era of Pokemon TCG know only too well, defeating a VMAX nets three Prize Cards. They're each worth half the total Prize Card pool per game.

What is the rarest V Star card?

What is the rarest V card ever?

The Most Expensive V Cards In The Pokémon TCG

TCGPlayer lists Giratina V (Alt Art)'s market price at $266.52. This makes Giratina V not only the most expensive V card but also one of the most valuable Pokémon TCG Sword and Shield series cards. YouTuber Ptcgradio even lists it as one of the most valuable Alt Arts.

What is the strongest Pokémon card in Vstar?

Charizard VSTAR (Brilliant Stars)

Charizard has been one of the most powerful and collected characters since the first edition set, and this card highlights the dragon's untamed power. “Star Blaze,” the card's VSTAR ability, deals a whopping 320 damage to opposing players.

Do Vmax and Vstar count as V?

Pokémon VSTAR are still considered Pokémon V when interacting with certain card effects.

How many Vstar cards are there?

Not only does VSTAR Universe include previous cards from the Sword and Shield series, it also reprints many of them with new alternate art. Out of every VSTAR Universe card in Pokémon TCG - there are 172 in total - 90 of them are classified as Secret Rares.

Can you use GX and Vstar?

You'll be able to use both once per game (and yes, even the same turn).

Is a Vstar card good?

VSTAR Pokemon are the latest unique style of Pokemon cards. They evolve from Pokemon V and have a once-per-game ability or incredibly powerful move. While they have less HP than most VMAX cards, these Pokemon are sure to be a huge swing when you use that VSTAR Power.

What is the Vstar card marker?

VSTAR markers are to show when you've used a VSTAR Power. You can only use one VSTAR Power per game. You can see all the Brilliant Stars products here.

Is Vstar a secret rare?

Not only does Vstar Universe include previous cards from the Sword and Shield series, it also reprints many of them with new alternate art. Out of every Vstar Universe card in Pokémon Tcg - there are 172 in total - 90 of them are classified as Secret Rares.

Is V rarer than Vmax?

While VMAX cards are usually rarer and worth more than Pokémon V cards, both are necessary for playing the Pokémon TCG. However, collectors may only be interested in VMAX, since these cards are harder to obtain and thus more valuable.

Why is Umbreon VMAX so expensive?

With an incredibly low pull rate, alternate-art Umbreon VMAX is the most valuable Pokémon card you can open in the modern era and pushed Evolving Skies to become the most-opened set from Sword & Shield, which led to all of its sealed product prices rising as well.

Is Charizard Vstar better than Charizard Vmax?

Charizard VSTAR is an excellent Pokémon that's nearly comparable to a typical Pokémon VMAX despite giving up only two Prize cards when Knocked Out.

Which Vmax has the most HP?

Copperajah VMAX

An insane HP of 340, along with unique abilities and the resistance to Grass-type, makes this VMAX card an absolute all-rounder in both attack and defense.

Are V cards ultra rare?

V Pokemon cards are some of the strongest in the game. They are all Ultra Rare, which make them difficult to pull out of any random booster pack. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Why did I get a Vstar card in my booster pack?

The V Star card is used as a counter to keep track of when you have used your V Star Power (much like the old GX counters). It does not make any difference to the rarity of your pulls. They are placed randomly into packs and should always take the place of the energy card.

Can you use a Vstar power from the bench?

With one attack, you can fully power up an additional Arceus VSTAR on the Bench. Provided you don't run out of Energy, you can keep attacking with Arceus VSTAR once you've used Trinity Nova once.