Whimsicott VSTAR #175
📉 Dip AlertWhimsicott VSTAR #175 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $5.33, 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.
Demand for Whimsicott VSTAR #175 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Whimsicott VSTAR at a glance
- From Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- Trades around $5.33 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €3.92 (7d), €3.67 (30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €3.93.
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
Whimsicott VSTAR price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Whimsicott VSTAR #175.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.25
- Mid
- $6.14
- 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 Whimsicott VSTAR #175
Whimsicott VSTAR is the #175 of 172 card in Brilliant Stars, a contemporary set released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Psychic-type (250 HP), this vstar copy appeals to both collectors and players.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $5.33, with listings from $4.25 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #175 / 172
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 250
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- VSTAR
- Evolves from
- Whimsicott V
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Whimsicott VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Whimsicott VSTAR #175 — the playability layer behind the price.
Trick Wind
During your opponent's next turn, they can't play any Pokémon Tool or Special Energy cards from their hand.
Fluffball Star
This attack does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Whimsicott VSTAR price analysis
What drives the current market value of Whimsicott VSTAR #175.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.33) — 1 version in total.
$5.33 gives Whimsicott VSTAR real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $5.33 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Whimsicott VSTAR trends at €3.93 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.58, lowest NM €0.50).
Whimsicott VSTAR price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.92 over 7 days versus €3.67 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+6.8%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €3.93.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $5.33–$5.54. The most recent snapshot of $5.33 sits 0% up that range, 3.8% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 3.8%.
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 Whimsicott VSTAR?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Whimsicott VSTAR at $5.33 nets roughly $4.32 on eBay, $4.35 on TCGplayer, $4.71 via Cardmarket, $4.45 on Whatnot or $5.33 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.01.
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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Should you grade Whimsicott VSTAR?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Whimsicott VSTAR #175 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Whimsicott VSTAR #175.
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 $5.33 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 $51.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.5% 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.
Whimsicott VSTAR within Brilliant Stars
By market value Whimsicott VSTAR sits at #24 of 24 in Brilliant Stars (set median $12.95).
It sits in the top 4% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Whimsicott VSTAR valuable
- Whimsicott VSTAR is a contemporary card (2022), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- As a Secret Rare, Whimsicott VSTAR sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Whimsicott VSTAR is sought by players and collectors alike.
- With steady supply, Whimsicott VSTAR is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Whimsicott VSTAR
- For Whimsicott VSTAR, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Whimsicott VSTAR can realise well above the $4.25 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.33 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.92 and €3.67) to time entries and exits.
- Brilliant Stars was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Whimsicott VSTAR value questions
What is Whimsicott VSTAR #175 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $5.33 (low $4.25, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.93.
Will Whimsicott VSTAR hold its value?
As a contemporary Secret Rare card it is trending up in the short term (6.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Whimsicott VSTAR?
Whimsicott 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 Whimsicott VSTAR are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.33). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Whimsicott VSTAR?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.33. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Whimsicott VSTAR cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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