Pokemon Brilliant Stars Set
A 186-card expansion introducing the VSTAR mechanic and Trainer Gallery, headlined by the iconic Charizard VSTAR and Arceus VSTAR.
Difficulty
Avg Card Value
$3
Top Card
Alternate Art Charizard VSTAR
$200+
Rarity Tier
Rare
अवलोकन
Brilliant Stars is a 186-card expansion released in February 2022, introducing the VSTAR mechanic as an evolution beyond Pokemon V. VSTAR Pokemon feature a once-per-game VSTAR Power (attack or ability) and give up only 2 Prize cards, unlike the 3 from VMAX. The set also debuted the Trainer Gallery subset with character-focused artwork. Charizard VSTAR and Arceus VSTAR headline the set.
सबसे मूल्यवान कार्ड
Charizard VSTAR rainbow rare (#174) is the flagship at $50-100+ near-mint. Arceus VSTAR gold secret rare (#184) commands $30-50. The Trainer Gallery Charizard V (TG13) is a sought-after character rare at $20-40. Lumineon V alternate art (#156) holds $30-50 with its beautiful aquatic scene. Umbreon VMAX Trainer Gallery (TG23) is another premium pull.
कंप्लीशन टिप्स
Brilliant Stars at 186 cards is more manageable than Fusion Strike. The Trainer Gallery subset adds 30 character-focused cards worth collecting separately. Charizard VSTAR variants are the primary chase, but the Trainer Gallery offers more affordable premium cards with excellent artwork.
इस सेट को कैसे पूरा करें
- 1 Scan Brilliant Stars cards to identify Trainer Gallery numbers (TG01-TG30)
- 2 Track both the main set and Trainer Gallery as separate subsets
- 3 Prioritize the Charizard VSTAR and Arceus VSTAR chase cards
- 4 Use Pokex to monitor which Trainer Gallery cards you are missing
Scan with Pokex
The Trainer Gallery uses a separate TG numbering prefix that can confuse set trackers. The scanner recognizes both the main set and Trainer Gallery numbering systems and tracks completion progress for each. It identifies VSTAR cards versus V and VMAX cards from their unique VSTAR marker.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Q1 What is the VSTAR mechanic?
VSTAR Pokemon evolve from Pokemon V and feature a VSTAR Power, either a powerful attack or ability usable once per game (total, not per card). They give up 2 Prize cards when knocked out, making them more balanced than 3-prize VMAX cards.
Q2 What is the Trainer Gallery in Brilliant Stars?
The Trainer Gallery (TG01-TG30) is a subset of 30 cards featuring Pokemon alongside their Trainers in character-focused artwork. These include character rare V cards and Full Art Supporters with unique narrative scenes.
Q3 Is Arceus VSTAR competitively relevant?
Arceus VSTAR was the most versatile competitive card in 2022, with its Starbirth VSTAR Power searching for any 2 cards from the deck. It paired with virtually any other attacker, making it the engine of multiple tier-1 decks.
Q4 How does Brilliant Stars compare to Evolving Skies?
Brilliant Stars is a more focused set with the VSTAR mechanic and Trainer Gallery adding structured collecting goals. While Evolving Skies has higher individual card values (Umbreon VMAX alt art), Brilliant Stars offers better value distribution across its chase cards.
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