Alolan Vulpix VSTAR #197
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertFrom Silver Tempest, Alolan Vulpix VSTAR (#197) is a Secret Rare Pokémon card valued at $23.74 on TCGplayer today.
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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 Alolan Vulpix VSTAR #197 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $23.74 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €15.76 (EUR).
- 7-day average €19.21; 30-day average €15.96.
- From Silver Tempest (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alolan Vulpix VSTAR #197.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.00
- Mid
- $24.72
- 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 Alolan Vulpix VSTAR #197
Printed as #197 in Silver Tempest, Alolan Vulpix VSTAR belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2022. A Water-type (240 HP), this vstar copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $23.74, spanning $15.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #197 / 195
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 240
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- VSTAR
- Evolves from
- Alolan Vulpix V
- Pokédex
- #37
- Released
- 2022/11/11
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Alolan Vulpix VSTAR #197 — the playability layer behind the price.
Snow Mirage
This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon. During your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from Pokémon that have an Ability.
Silvery Snow Star
This attack does 70 damage for each of your opponent's Pokémon V in play. This damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR price analysis
What drives the current market value of Alolan Vulpix VSTAR #197.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $23.74.
At $23.74, Alolan Vulpix VSTAR draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $23.74 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €15.76, with an average sold price of €17.79 and a lowest near-mint ask of €7.99.
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €19.21, 20.4% above the 30-day average of €15.96.
Latest daily average €15.00 against a trend price of €15.76.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Alolan Vulpix VSTAR, with a recorded low of $23.74 and high of $24.36; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.5% 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 Alolan Vulpix VSTAR?
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Selling Alolan Vulpix VSTAR at $23.74 nets roughly $20.29 on eBay, $20.41 on TCGplayer, $22.20 via Cardmarket, $20.85 on Whatnot or $23.74 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.45.
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Your sale
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Should you grade Alolan Vulpix VSTAR?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alolan Vulpix VSTAR #197 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 $23.74 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $11.64 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-14.8% 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.
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR within Silver Tempest
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR ranks #6 of 27 tracked Silver Tempest cards by market value, against a set median of $8.62.
It sits in the top 81% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lugia V (#186), valued at $469.66.
What makes Alolan Vulpix VSTAR valuable
- Priced at $23.74 with steady supply, Alolan Vulpix VSTAR sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Alolan Vulpix VSTAR is sought by players and collectors alike.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Alolan Vulpix VSTAR appeal beyond pure playability.
- Alolan Vulpix VSTAR is a contemporary card (2022), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Buying & selling Alolan Vulpix VSTAR
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.74 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Alolan Vulpix VSTAR can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€19.21 and €15.96) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Alolan Vulpix VSTAR can realise well above the $15.00 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Alolan Vulpix VSTAR has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR value questions
What is the value of Alolan Vulpix VSTAR?
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR trades near $23.74 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $15.00–—; Cardmarket shows €15.76.
Should I buy Alolan Vulpix VSTAR?
Short-term momentum is rising (+20.4%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Alolan Vulpix VSTAR?
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR is a Secret Rare card from Silver Tempest (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Alolan Vulpix VSTAR have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($23.74). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Alolan Vulpix VSTAR sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.74. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Alolan Vulpix VSTAR's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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