Charizard V – Special Art Rare 211/172 | VSTAR Universe (S12a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2022

The king of Fire-types — in one of the most iconic SAR illustrations of the Sword & Shield era. The Charizard V Special Art Rare (SAR) 211/172 from the Japanese High Class Pack VSTAR Universe (S12a) features a breathtaking full-art holofoil illustration by Oswaldo KATO that has become one of the most recognised and collected Charizard card artworks in the modern era.

VSTAR Universe was released on December 2nd 2022 in Japan as a prestigious High Class Pack — the definitive Sword & Shield swan song, packed with SARs, ARs, and alternate art treatments that collectors have pursued since launch. The Charizard V SAR by Oswaldo KATO immediately established itself as one of the headline pulls of the entire set — its dynamic, close-up composition of Charizard wreathed in flame against a dark dramatic background delivering precisely the kind of powerful, character-defining illustration that makes Charizard cards perennial collector favourites. 

A Fire-type V with 220 HP, this card features the Slash attack dealing 30 damage and the powerful Fire Spin — dealing 220 damage at the cost of discarding 2 Energy — the same devastating attack pattern that defined Charizard V's competitive presence throughout its Standard-legal run as the base for the iconic Charizard VSTAR deck.

Card Details:

• Set: VSTAR Universe (S12a) – Japanese Sword & Shield High Class Pack 2022
• Card Number: 211/172
• Rarity: Special Art Rare (SAR)
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic V
• HP: 220
• Attacks: Slash (30) / Fire Spin (220, discard 2 Energy)
• Illustrator: Oswaldo KATO
• Finish: Full Art Holofoil SAR
• Language: Japanese
• Condition: Near Mint

Why collectors love this card: Charizard needs no introduction — the undisputed king of Pokémon TCG collecting, a card that has driven demand in every era it has appeared in. The VSTAR Universe SAR by Oswaldo KATO is widely regarded as one of the finest Charizard V illustrations ever produced — the close-up flame composition is immediately arresting and the special art holofoil treatment makes it genuinely spectacular in hand. As the V form directly preceding the Charizard VSTAR 212/172 SAR, collectors frequently pursue both together for a complete Charizard VSTAR showcase. A cornerstone card for any serious Japanese TCG collection.

✅ Japanese Exclusive · ✅ Special Art Rare (SAR) · ✅ Near Mint

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