Market outlook
Declining Outlook 3/10
Available trackers show recent weakness: one reports Near Mint market-price observations moving from $70.82 on September 21, 2026, to $63.98 on October 18, 2026; another reports a 7.8% decline over 30 days.
Next months. Potentially volatile and soft unless recent selling pressure eases; the available data does not establish a sustained rebound.
Long term. Collector interest in Charizard may support ongoing demand, but abundant graded supply and the absence of print-run data make long-term appreciation uncertain.
History
Charizard is a Pokémon character; this card depicts Charizard as a Pokémon VSTAR that evolves from Charizard V.
February 25, 2022, in the English Brilliant Stars set.
- The official Pokémon card database identifies it as Brilliant Stars 174/172, Rainbow Rare, illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
- It is a 280 HP Fire-type VSTAR Pokémon with the VSTAR attack Star Blaze.
- The card is not a Galarian Gallery variant; it is the Rainbow Rare secret-numbered card from Brilliant Stars.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare / Rainbow Rare
- First printed in
- Brilliant Stars
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Abundant
- Secret-numbered card beyond the 172-card main set.
- Rainbow Rare finish.
- No reliable print-run estimate located.
Collector notes
Condition. Inspect the edges and corners for whitening, the surface for scratches or print lines, and the centering on both sides; condition affects sale prices.
Storage. Use a clean sleeve and a rigid top loader or card holder; keep it dry and away from heat and direct sunlight.
Authenticity. Verify the card name, 174/172 numbering, Brilliant Stars set identity, Rainbow Rare finish, and 5ban Graphics credit against the official card record. Be cautious of altered or counterfeit cards.
Sources: pokemon.com, assets.pokemon.com, thelabtcg.com, valuemycard.com, pokevalues.com
