Serperior VSTAR #196
📉 Dip AlertSerperior VSTAR #196 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $5.64, 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.
Serperior VSTAR #196 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Serperior VSTAR at a glance
- Secret Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €6.55.
- 7-day average €6.13; 30-day average €6.63.
- From Silver Tempest (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.64 (Holofoil).
Serperior VSTAR price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Serperior VSTAR #196.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.31
- Mid
- $7.19
- 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 Serperior VSTAR #196
Serperior VSTAR is the #196 of 195 card in Silver Tempest, a contemporary set released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Grass-type (270 HP), this vstar copy appeals to both collectors and players.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $5.64, with listings from $4.31 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #196 / 195
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 270
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- VSTAR
- Evolves from
- Serperior V
- Pokédex
- #497
- Released
- 2022/11/11
Serperior VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Serperior VSTAR #196 — the playability layer behind the price.
Regal Blender
You may move any amount of Energy from your Pokémon to your other Pokémon in any way you like.
Star Winder
This attack does 60 damage for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Serperior VSTAR price analysis
What drives the current market value of Serperior VSTAR #196.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $5.64.
In the $5.64 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $5.64 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Serperior VSTAR trends at €6.55 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.29, lowest NM €3.00).
Serperior VSTAR price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €6.13, 7.5% below the 30-day average of €6.63.
Latest daily average €7.00 against a trend price of €6.55.
Serperior VSTAR has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $5.64 to $5.92; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 4.7% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 4.7%.
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 Serperior VSTAR?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.64 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.59 via eBay's default tier, $4.62 on TCGplayer, $5.01 on Cardmarket, $4.73 on Whatnot and $5.64 selling directly — a $1.05 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a secret rare card, Serperior VSTAR sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Serperior VSTAR #196.
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 Serperior VSTAR?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Serperior VSTAR #196 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Serperior VSTAR #196.
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 $5.64 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 $51.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.5% 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.
Serperior VSTAR within Silver Tempest
Serperior VSTAR ranks #24 of 27 tracked Silver Tempest cards by market value, against a set median of $8.62.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 15%.
The set's top card is Lugia V (#186), valued at $469.66.
What makes Serperior VSTAR valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Serperior VSTAR is a Grass card with 270 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Contemporary-era cards like Serperior VSTAR (2022) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- As a Secret Rare, Serperior VSTAR sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Serperior VSTAR
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Serperior VSTAR has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Silver Tempest was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Serperior VSTAR can realise well above the $4.31 low end.
- For Serperior VSTAR, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Serperior VSTAR value questions
What is Serperior VSTAR #196 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $5.64 (low $4.31, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €6.55.
Should I buy Serperior VSTAR?
Short-term momentum is softening (-7.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Serperior VSTAR rare?
Serperior 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 Serperior VSTAR have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Serperior VSTAR?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Serperior VSTAR's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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