Arceus VSTAR
Brilliant Stars · 176 · Rainbow Rare
Current Prices
Set
Brilliant StarsNumber
176
Rarity
Rainbow Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
29,070
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Arceus VSTAR
Arceus VSTAR is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Brilliant Stars, numbered 176 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Arceus VSTAR Price Analysis
The current market price for Arceus VSTAR from Brilliant Stars is $7.22 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.00 to a high of $9,999. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $62.71 — approximately 8.7x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -15.0% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (29,070+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Arceus VSTAR
Professional grading is available for Arceus VSTAR and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 9 5, CGC 10, GSG 9, PCA 9, PCA 9 5, PGS 10, PGS 9, PGS 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 | $39.00 | $35.00 | $39.89 | 310 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $47.45 | $40.00 | $74.00 | 660 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 110 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $62.71 | $15.00 | $65.00 | 215 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $37.50 | $7.50 | $70.00 | 1,655 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $44.95 | 220 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 5 | $29.75 | $29.49 | $50.00 | 305 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $7.22 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $10.00 | $2.00 | $9,999 | 25,195 |
Is Arceus VSTAR a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Arceus VSTAR sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
