Arceus VSTAR Pokémon card #184
Secret RarePokémon
Brilliant Stars·Sword & Shield series·#184

Arceus VSTAR #184

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As card #184 in Brilliant Stars, Arceus VSTAR is a Secret Rare Pokémon card worth about $18.55 ungraded.

Market value
$18.55
Cardmarket (EUR)
€14.49
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 31.4%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Arceus VSTAR #184 today, you'd net about
$18.55after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $18.55Cardmarket $17.27Whatnot $16.23TCGplayer $15.88eBay $15.79

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 31.4%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Arceus VSTAR #184 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.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €14.49.
  • Set: Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield, 2022).
  • Live market value $18.55 for the Holofoil print.
  • Recent averages: €20.57 (7d), €15.66 (30d).
Market prices

Arceus VSTAR price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arceus VSTAR #184.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$18.55
TCGplayer market
Low
$13.99
Mid
$19.80
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€14.49
Avg sold
€13.81
Lowest NM
€7.80
7-day avg
€20.57
30-day avg
€15.66

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Live market value$18.55
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Overview

About Arceus VSTAR #184

Arceus VSTAR is the #184 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 $18.55, with listings from $13.99 to —.

Card facts

Set
Brilliant Stars
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#184 / 172
Rarity
Secret Rare
HP
280
Type
Colorless
Subtype
VSTAR
Evolves from
Arceus V
Released
2022/02/25
Card text

Arceus VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Arceus VSTAR #184 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorlessColorless

Trinity Nova

200

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
Market analysis

Arceus VSTAR price analysis

What drives the current market value of Arceus VSTAR #184.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($18.55).

$18.55 gives Arceus VSTAR real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

In the $18.55 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

In EUR, Arceus VSTAR trends at €14.49 on Cardmarket (avg sold €13.81, lowest NM €7.80).

Price trend

Arceus VSTAR price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $17.90▲ 3.6% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $18.55

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €20.57, 31.4% above the 30-day average of €15.66.

Single-day average: €13.50; Cardmarket trend price €14.49.

Arceus VSTAR has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $17.90 to $18.55; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€13.50
7-day avg€20.57
30-day avg€15.66
Trend price€14.49

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.05 (+0.3%)New recorded high
All-time high
$18.55
All-time low
$17.90
Off all-time high
-0%
0 days since high
Since first snapshot
+3.6%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$18.55
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $17.90high $18.55

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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.

On a $18.55 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $15.79 via eBay's default tier, $15.88 on TCGplayer, $17.27 on Cardmarket, $16.23 on Whatnot and $18.55 selling directly — a $2.76 spread after fees and typical shipping.

With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Arceus VSTAR #184.

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Best net payout$18.55
Spread across platforms$2.76
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.7614.9%$15.79Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.6714.4%$15.88Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.286.9%$17.27Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$18.55Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.3212.5%$16.23Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Arceus VSTAR?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Arceus VSTAR #184 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Arceus VSTAR #184.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $18.55 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 $64.53 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.4% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$16.14
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$8.42
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$64.53
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-32.4% ROI

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.

Set context

Arceus VSTAR within Brilliant Stars

Within Brilliant Stars it is the #7 most valuable of 24 tracked cards; the set median is $12.95.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 75%.

The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.

Rank in set
#7
of 24 tracked
Set median
$12.95
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sword & Shield
Full Brilliant Stars report →
Value drivers

What makes Arceus VSTAR valuable

  • Contemporary (2022) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
  • Arceus VSTAR is a Colorless card with 280 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
  • Secret Rare status puts Arceus VSTAR among the scarcer pulls in Brilliant Stars.
  • The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Arceus VSTAR appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Arceus VSTAR

  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Arceus VSTAR can realise well above the $13.99 low end.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€20.57 and €15.66) to time entries and exits.
  • For Arceus VSTAR, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Arceus VSTAR has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $18.55 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
FAQ

Arceus VSTAR value questions

What is the value of Arceus VSTAR?

Arceus VSTAR trades near $18.55 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $13.99–—; Cardmarket shows €14.49.

Should I buy Arceus VSTAR?

As a contemporary Secret Rare card it is trending up in the short term (31.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

How rare is Arceus VSTAR?

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.

Does Arceus VSTAR have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($18.55). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Arceus VSTAR?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $18.55. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Arceus VSTAR?

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.

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