{"product_id":"charizard-v-vstar-universe-s12a-211-172-sar-jp","title":"Charizard V – Special Art Rare 211\/172 | VSTAR Universe (S12a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe king of Fire-types — in one of the most iconic SAR illustrations of the Sword \u0026amp; Shield era. The \u003cstrong\u003eCharizard V Special Art Rare (SAR) 211\/172\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Japanese High Class Pack \u003cstrong\u003eVSTAR Universe (S12a)\u003c\/strong\u003e features a breathtaking full-art holofoil illustration by \u003cstrong\u003eOswaldo KATO\u003c\/strong\u003e that has become one of the most recognised and collected Charizard card artworks in the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVSTAR Universe was released on December 2nd 2022 in Japan as a prestigious High Class Pack — the definitive Sword \u0026amp; 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA Fire-type V with \u003cstrong\u003e220 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e, this card features the \u003cstrong\u003eSlash\u003c\/strong\u003e attack dealing 30 damage and the powerful \u003cstrong\u003eFire Spin\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSet: VSTAR Universe (S12a) – Japanese Sword \u0026amp; Shield High Class Pack 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCard Number: 211\/172\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRarity: Special Art Rare (SAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStage: Basic V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHP: 220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAttacks: Slash (30) \/ Fire Spin (220, discard 2 Energy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIllustrator: Oswaldo KATO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Full Art Holofoil SAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLanguage: Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy collectors love this card:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✅ Japanese Exclusive · ✅ Special Art Rare (SAR) · ✅ Near Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📦 Shipped securely from Switzerland | snyffer.ch – Your Swiss Pokémon TCG Store\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snyffer Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57230197358974,"sku":null,"price":54.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2008\/1790\/files\/Charizard_s12a_211_SAR.png?v=1775747345","url":"https:\/\/snyffer.ch\/products\/charizard-v-vstar-universe-s12a-211-172-sar-jp","provider":"Snyffer Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}