2022 Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars Darkrai VSTAR #099/172
Darkrai (Pokémon) · The Pokémon Company International · Ultra Rare VSTAR
Player
Darkrai (Pokémon)
Set
Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars
Year
2022
Card #
099/172
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Estimated based on slight softness visible on top-left corner and minor edge wear typical of binder storage.
Category
Ultra Rare VSTAR
Manufacturer
The Pokémon Company International
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector demand for playable and popular Pokémon VSTAR cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Darkrai VSTAR #099/172 range consistently between $2.50 and $4.50 on TCGplayer and eBay.
Description
Featured is a Darkrai VSTAR ultra rare card from the 2022 Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars expansion. The card displays a dynamic holographic foil illustration of the mythical dark-type Pokémon Darkrai in its VSTAR form, complete with the signature Star Abyss ability and Dark Pulse attack. The surface features standard VSTAR foil texturing.
Key Features
Popular Mythical Pokémon, playable VSTAR mechanic, textured foil finish, part of the well-received Brilliant Stars set.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard modern Pokémon card stock with correct font, holographic fingerprint texture, and proper copyright text at the bottom. Confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge whitening and slight corner softness on the back, typical of cards kept in standard ring binders. Centering looks visually acceptable.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, TCGplayer, or local Facebook Pokémon groups.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, grading is generally not financially recommended unless submitting as part of a bulk bulk-grading submission. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a team bag.