Brilliant Stars chase cards

The top 10 Brilliant Stars chase cards

1. 

   #1 Charizard V – Alternate Art

   154/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Charizard V swoops low across a rocky, cloud-swept valley, claws out and mouth open, while a Venusaur waits in the brush below with vines curling through the foreground and embers drifting past. The painterly full-art scene, art by Ryota Murayama, plays out like a classic starter rivalry. Charizard's huge following makes this Brilliant Stars alternate art one of the most chased pulls in the set.

   Ungraded

   $263

   PSA 10

   $710

   Gem rate

   50%

   The most valuable chase card in Brilliant Stars ungraded; a PSA 10 copy sells for 2.7× that ($710), and 50% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

2. 

   #2 Charizard VSTAR – Rare Rainbow

   174/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Charizard VSTAR fills the frame in a close, low-angle shot, jaws open and claws reaching toward you, with the whole body washed in rainbow foil from fiery orange at the head to cool blue and violet at the tail. The art by 5ban Graphics gives it a smooth, sculpted look. As a Rare Rainbow secret rare of Charizard from Brilliant Stars, it draws steady attention from Sword & Shield collectors.

   Ungraded

   $58.00

   PSA 10

   $203

   Gem rate

   54%

   Number 2 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 3.5× that ($203), and 54% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

3. 

   #3 Arceus V – Alternate Art

   166/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Arceus V from Brilliant Stars shows Arceus hovering high above a sweeping painted landscape of rivers, mountains and forests, with beams of light bursting through a ring of clouds behind it. Art by kawayoo gives the scene a soft, painterly glow that makes Arceus feel truly divine. As an alternate art Rare Ultra of a fan-favorite Mythical Pokémon, it draws steady attention from collectors of the Sword & Shield era.

   Ungraded

   $55.40

   PSA 10

   $200

   Gem rate

   55%

   Number 3 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 3.6× that ($200), and 55% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

4. 

   #4 Charizard V – Rare Ultra

   153/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Charizard V fills this full art card in a clean, glossy render, wings spread wide and jaws open in a roar as its tail flame curls up behind it. A burst of teal and white streaks radiates from the center, giving the pose real motion. Illustrated by N-DESIGN Inc., it pairs the most chased Pokémon in the hobby with an Ultra Rare full art from Brilliant Stars.

   Ungraded

   $33.40

   PSA 10

   $215

   Gem rate

   54%

   Number 4 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 6.4× that ($215), and 54% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 8.3% over four weeks.

5. 

   #5 Pikachu V – Rare Ultra

   157/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Pikachu V puts a smooth, glossy Pikachu front and center, smiling with its paws tucked in and its lightning-bolt tail swinging out behind it. The orange background is filled with soft bokeh circles and sparkles, giving the full art a warm, glowing look, with art by 5ban Graphics. As an Ultra Rare full art of the franchise mascot from Brilliant Stars, it draws Pikachu fans and set collectors alike.

   Ungraded

   $24.10

   PSA 10

   $223

   Gem rate

   53%

   Number 5 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 9.3× that ($223), and 53% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

6. 

   #6 Galarian Moltres V – Rare Secret

   183/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Galarian Moltres V spreads its dark, pink-flamed wings wide against a glowing gold field, beak open mid-cry, with sparkles bursting from behind like a sunrise. This gold secret rare from Brilliant Stars, art by akyCG Works, turns the sinister Galarian bird into something regal, and the pink-on-gold contrast makes it one of the more eye-catching gold cards of the Sword & Shield era.

   Ungraded

   $20.00

   PSA 10

   $109

   Gem rate

   54%

   Number 6 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.4× that ($109), and 54% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 5.3% over four weeks.

7. 

   #7 Arceus VSTAR – Rare Secret

   184/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Arceus VSTAR in its gold secret rare form shows the Alpha Pokémon rendered in polished white and gold, its golden cross-wheel arching behind it as it leans toward you through a burst of sparkling light. Art by 5ban Graphics gives it a sculpted, metallic look. Collectors chase it as the gold chase card of Brilliant Stars, featuring a fan-favorite Pokémon whose Trinity Nova attack powered many competitive decks.

   Ungraded

   $17.70

   PSA 10

   $88.90

   Gem rate

   58%

   Number 7 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.0× that ($88.90), and 58% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

8. 

   #8 Lumineon V – Alternate Art

   156/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Lumineon V swims upward through a painterly reef here, with light pouring down from a swirling surface above and coral fronds, rocks and drifting bubbles framing it in deep blues and soft pinks. Art by Ligton, this alternate full art turns a sleek fish into a quiet underwater scene. Collectors chase it for that brushwork, and players know Luminous Sign made Lumineon V a staple of its era.

   Ungraded

   $16.00

   PSA 10

   $68.10

   Gem rate

   48%

   Number 8 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 4.3× that ($68.10), and 48% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 7.2% over four weeks.

9. 

   #9 Galarian Zapdos V – Rare Secret

   182/172 · Brilliant Stars

   Galarian Zapdos V comes as a gold secret rare in Brilliant Stars, with the orange, spiky-feathered bird rendered in clean 3D art by 5ban Graphics, standing tall on long black legs against a burst of golden light and sparkling bokeh. Collectors chase it for the gold treatment and the striking Galarian redesign of a classic bird, making it a standout pull from the set's secret rare lineup.

   Ungraded

   $16.00

   PSA 10

   $80.40

   Gem rate

   54%

   Number 9 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.0× that ($80.40), and 54% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 7.1% over four weeks.

10. 

    #10 Ultra Ball – Rare Secret

    186/172 · Brilliant Stars

    Ultra Ball gets the full gold treatment here, with the familiar black and yellow ball floating large in the center against a burst of white light rays and soft colored sparkles, art by sadaji. As a gold secret rare from Brilliant Stars, it turns one of the most played search Items in the game into a shiny staple, so you'll see both players and Trainer card collectors chasing it.

    Ungraded

    $15.00

    PSA 10

    $52.50

    Gem rate

    39%

    Number 10 in Brilliant Stars by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 3.5× that ($52.50), and 39% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 5.2% over four weeks.