Arceus VSTAR #176
📉 Dip AlertArceus VSTAR is card #176 from Brilliant Stars, a Secret Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $14.67 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Arceus VSTAR #176 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Arceus VSTAR at a glance
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $14.67 (Holofoil).
- Short-term trend 7.1% (7d vs 30d).
- Brilliant Stars, Sword & Shield series, 2022.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €11.03.
Arceus VSTAR price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arceus VSTAR #176.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.68
- Mid
- $16.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Arceus VSTAR #176
Arceus VSTAR is the #176 of 172 card in Brilliant Stars, a contemporary set released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Colorless-type (280 HP), this vstar copy appeals to both collectors and players.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $14.67, with listings from $12.68 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #176 / 172
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 280
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- VSTAR
- Evolves from
- Arceus V
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Arceus VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Arceus VSTAR #176 — the playability layer behind the price.
Trinity Nova
Search your deck for up to 3 basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon V in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Arceus VSTAR price analysis
What drives the current market value of Arceus VSTAR #176.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $14.67.
In the $14.67 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$14.67 gives Arceus VSTAR real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Arceus VSTAR trends at €11.03 on Cardmarket (avg sold €10.28, lowest NM €2.50).
Arceus VSTAR price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €10.28, 7.1% above the 30-day average of €9.60.
Latest daily average €6.00 against a trend price of €11.03.
Arceus VSTAR has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $14.67 to $15.41; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 4.8% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 4.8% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Arceus VSTAR?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $14.67 market translates to a net of about $12.43 (eBay), $12.50 (TCGplayer), $13.59 (Cardmarket), $12.77 (Whatnot) or $14.67 (direct). That $2.24 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Arceus VSTAR #176.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Arceus VSTAR?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Arceus VSTAR #176 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Arceus VSTAR #176.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $14.67 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.64 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-40.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Arceus VSTAR within Brilliant Stars
Arceus VSTAR ranks #10 of 24 tracked Brilliant Stars cards by market value, against a set median of $12.95.
It sits in the top 63% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Arceus VSTAR valuable
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Arceus VSTAR is sought by players and collectors alike.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Arceus VSTAR appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Secret Rare, Arceus VSTAR sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Contemporary (2022) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Arceus VSTAR
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $14.67 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Brilliant Stars was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Arceus VSTAR has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Arceus VSTAR can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€10.28 and €9.60) to time entries and exits.
Arceus VSTAR value questions
What is Arceus VSTAR #176 worth?
Arceus VSTAR trades near $14.67 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $12.68–—; Cardmarket shows €11.03.
Should I buy Arceus VSTAR?
The card is rising on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Arceus VSTAR rare?
Arceus VSTAR is a Secret Rare card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Arceus VSTAR are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($14.67). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Arceus VSTAR?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.67. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Arceus VSTAR's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
Other Arceus VSTAR cards
Arceus VSTAR appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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