Whimsicott VSTAR · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Whimsicott VSTAR card
Numbered 65 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, Whimsicott VSTAR is a Rare Holo VSTAR, a Basic Psychic-type carrying 250 HP.
It evolves from Whimsicott V, so Whimsicott VSTAR is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Whimsicott VSTAR worth?
Whimsicott VSTAR 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 Whimsicott VSTAR before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Whimsicott VSTAR. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the psychic foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Whimsicott VSTAR
When you go to buy Whimsicott VSTAR, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Whimsicott VSTAR, so price the specific copy in front of you.
