Charizard VSTAR #174
📉 Dip AlertCharizard VSTAR #174 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $58.87, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Charizard VSTAR #174 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Charizard VSTAR at a glance
- From Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- Cardmarket trend price €42.99.
- Short-term trend -7.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $58.87 (Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
Charizard VSTAR price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Charizard VSTAR #174.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $52.01
- Mid
- $68.71
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Charizard VSTAR #174
Printed as #174 in Brilliant Stars, Charizard VSTAR belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2022. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 280 HP, printed as VSTAR.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $58.87, with listings from $52.01 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #174 / 172
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 280
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- VSTAR
- Evolves from
- Charizard V
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Charizard VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Charizard VSTAR #174 — the playability layer behind the price.
Explosive Fire
If this Pokémon has any damage counters on it, this attack does 100 more damage.
Star Blaze
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Charizard VSTAR price analysis
What drives the current market value of Charizard VSTAR #174.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($58.87) — 1 version in total.
At $58.87, Charizard VSTAR draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $58.87 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €42.99, with an average sold price of €48.64 and a lowest near-mint ask of €15.18.
Charizard VSTAR price history & movement
Recent sales average €46.38 over 7 days versus €49.87 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €49.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €42.99.
Charizard VSTAR has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $58.87 to $67.42; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 12.7% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 12.7%.
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 Charizard VSTAR?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $58.87 market translates to a net of about $50.77 (eBay), $51.06 (TCGplayer), $55.58 (Cardmarket), $52.15 (Whatnot) or $58.87 (direct). That $8.10 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
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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 Charizard VSTAR?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Charizard VSTAR #174 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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.
At $58.87 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $113.65 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $11.21. You need a graded sale of $104.85 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $40.26 (40.7% 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.
Charizard VSTAR within Brilliant Stars
Within Brilliant Stars it is the #3 most valuable of 24 tracked cards; the set median is $12.95.
That is 355% above the middle of the set — a top-92% position.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Charizard VSTAR valuable
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Fire typing means Charizard VSTAR has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Priced at $58.87 with thin supply, Charizard VSTAR sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Contemporary (2022) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Charizard VSTAR
- For Charizard VSTAR, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Brilliant Stars was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $58.87 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Charizard VSTAR has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $58.87 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Charizard VSTAR value questions
How much is Charizard VSTAR worth?
Charizard VSTAR trades near $58.87 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $52.01–—; Cardmarket shows €42.99.
Is Charizard VSTAR a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Charizard VSTAR?
Charizard 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.
What print variants exist for Charizard VSTAR?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($58.87). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Charizard VSTAR?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $58.87. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Charizard VSTAR's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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