Infernape · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Infernape card
Infernape is card 26 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, a Rare Holo. It is a Stage 2 Fire-type with 150 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Monferno, which places Infernape deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic.
The card's flavor text gives Infernape a line of lore: "It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style."
What is Infernape worth?
Infernape is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Brilliant Stars's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Brilliant Stars holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Infernape before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Infernape is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the fire foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Infernape
Buying Infernape well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. Match the rarity tier to the comp before you buy. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
