Shaymin VSTAR #173
As card #173 in Brilliant Stars, Shaymin VSTAR is a Secret Rare Pokémon card worth about $6.61 ungraded.
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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.
Shaymin VSTAR #173 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Shaymin VSTAR at a glance
- Set: Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield, 2022).
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
- Short-term trend -2.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €5.77.
- Live market value $6.61 for the Holofoil print.
Shaymin VSTAR price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shaymin VSTAR #173.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.70
- Mid
- $6.99
- 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 Shaymin VSTAR #173
Printed as #173 in Brilliant Stars, Shaymin VSTAR belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2022. The card carries 250 HP and Grass typing, with a VSTAR designation.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $6.61, spanning $4.70–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #173 / 172
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 250
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- VSTAR
- Evolves from
- Shaymin V
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Shaymin VSTAR attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shaymin VSTAR #173 — the playability layer behind the price.
Revenge Blast
This attack does 40 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Shaymin VSTAR price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shaymin VSTAR #173.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $6.61.
At $6.61 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$6.61 gives Shaymin VSTAR real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Shaymin VSTAR at a trend of €5.77, an average sold price of €6.36 and a near-mint floor of €1.90.
Shaymin VSTAR price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €5.94, 2.8% below the 30-day average of €6.11.
Single-day average: €3.95; Cardmarket trend price €5.77.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $6.15–$6.61. The most recent snapshot of $6.61 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Shaymin VSTAR?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.61 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.43 via eBay's default tier, $5.47 on TCGplayer, $5.93 on Cardmarket, $5.59 on Whatnot and $6.61 selling directly — a $1.18 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Shaymin VSTAR #173.
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 Shaymin VSTAR?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shaymin VSTAR #173 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Shaymin VSTAR #173.
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 $6.61 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 $52.59 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.5% 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.
Shaymin VSTAR within Brilliant Stars
Shaymin VSTAR ranks #20 of 24 tracked Brilliant Stars cards by market value, against a set median of $12.95.
That is 49% below the middle of the set — a top-21% position.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Shaymin VSTAR valuable
- As a Secret Rare, Shaymin VSTAR sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- With steady supply, Shaymin VSTAR is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Shaymin VSTAR is a Grass card with 250 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Contemporary-era cards like Shaymin VSTAR (2022) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
Buying & selling Shaymin VSTAR
- Bulk lots of Shaymin VSTAR can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Shaymin VSTAR, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.94 and €6.11) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.61 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.61 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Shaymin VSTAR value questions
How much is Shaymin VSTAR worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $6.61 (low $4.70, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €5.77.
Should I buy Shaymin VSTAR?
As a contemporary Secret Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (-2.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Shaymin VSTAR?
Shaymin 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 Shaymin VSTAR?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.61). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Shaymin VSTAR sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.61. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Shaymin VSTAR cost what it does?
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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