Question 1

What is the current market value of Shaymin VSTAR #173?

Accepted Answer

For Shaymin VSTAR in Brilliant Stars, the current reference price is $6.94. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +0.8%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $6.86. Its 90-day trading band runs between $5.31 and $7.34, producing a 29% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Rare Rainbow.

Question 2

Is Shaymin VSTAR #173 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term movement is stable (+0.8% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. With a 29% 90-day spread ($5.31-$7.34), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($6.86), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +855% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $15.04, while PSA 10 is $66.27.

Question 3

What is Shaymin VSTAR #173 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Shaymin VSTAR appears in Brilliant Stars, released in 2022. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Rainbow. Printed HP is 250. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Shaymin VSTAR evolves from Shaymin V. The card text reads: VSTAR rule: When your Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable ability on this print: "Star Bloom". Notable move text references "Revenge Blast". The card has a weakness to Fire. It requires 1 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Shaymin cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Shaymin checklist helps contextualize this specific Shaymin VSTAR print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 1 cards, 1 distinct set. Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($1.37). Notable alternatives include Shaymin VSTAR #14 (Brilliant Stars) at $1.37.

Question 5

What set is Shaymin VSTAR #173 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Brilliant Stars was released in 2022. Brilliant Stars is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. Set size is 186 cards, which categorizes Brilliant Stars as large. As of 2026, the set is 4 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Shaymin VSTAR (#173) is one of the Rare Rainbow prints in this expansion.

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