Charizard VSTAR #18
Charizard VSTAR #18 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $12.28, 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 #18 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Charizard VSTAR at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €6.69 (EUR).
- From Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- Rarity: Rare Holo VSTAR.
- Live market value $12.28 for the Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €7.04 (7d), €7.31 (30d).
Charizard VSTAR price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Charizard VSTAR #18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $13.03
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Charizard VSTAR #18
Brilliant Stars placed Charizard VSTAR at #18; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2022 within the Sword & Shield series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 280 HP, printed as VSTAR.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $12.28, with listings from $10.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #18 / 172
- Rarity
- Rare Holo VSTAR
- 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 #18 — 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 #18.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $12.28.
$12.28 gives Charizard VSTAR real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$12.28 gives Charizard VSTAR real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Charizard VSTAR trends at €6.69 on Cardmarket (avg sold €7.33, lowest NM €3.00).
Charizard VSTAR price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €7.04 against a 30-day average of €7.31 (-3.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.66, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €6.69.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Charizard VSTAR, with a recorded low of $11.53 and high of $12.28; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 2%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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.
Selling Charizard VSTAR at $12.28 nets roughly $10.35 on eBay, $10.41 on TCGplayer, $11.32 via Cardmarket, $10.64 on Whatnot or $12.28 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.93.
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 #18 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 $12.28 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 $58.25 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-46.0% 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 #14 most valuable of 24 tracked cards; the set median is $12.95.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 46%.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Charizard VSTAR valuable
- As a Rare Holo VSTAR, Charizard VSTAR sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- With steady supply, Charizard VSTAR is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Charizard VSTAR is a Fire card with 280 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Contemporary (2022) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Charizard VSTAR
- For Charizard VSTAR, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Charizard VSTAR can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $12.28 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo VSTAR cards; a clean copy of Charizard VSTAR can realise well above the $10.00 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Charizard VSTAR has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Charizard VSTAR value questions
What is the value of Charizard VSTAR?
The current TCGplayer market value is $12.28 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.69.
Should I buy Charizard VSTAR?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare Holo VSTAR rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Charizard VSTAR rare?
Charizard VSTAR is a Rare Holo VSTAR card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Charizard VSTAR are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($12.28). 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 $12.28. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Charizard VSTAR cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo VSTAR 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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