Charizard VSTAR – Special Art Rare 212/172 | VSTAR Universe (S12a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2022

The ultimate evolution of the ultimate Pokémon — in a breathtaking SAR by the same hand. The Charizard VSTAR Special Art Rare (SAR) 212/172 from the Japanese High Class Pack VSTAR Universe (S12a) is the direct evolution companion to the Charizard V SAR 211/172 — both illustrated by Oswaldo KATO in a cohesive, dramatically escalating artistic vision that makes them one of the most satisfying consecutive SAR pairs in the entire set.

VSTAR Universe was released on December 2nd 2022 in Japan as a prestigious High Class Pack — and the Charizard VSTAR SAR is widely regarded as one of its single greatest pulls. Oswaldo KATO's illustration takes the Charizard V composition further — a more expansive, fully unleashed Charizard VSTAR in full flight, wreathed in cascading flame and raw power, against a dark, cinematic background that makes the holofoil shimmer in hand genuinely spectacular. 

A Fire-type V Evolution with 280 HP, this card features the devastating Fire Spin attack (200 damage, discard 2 Energy) and the once-per-game Star Blaze VSTAR Power — dealing a crushing 320 damage at the cost of discarding 2 Energy, then unable to use VSTAR Power for the rest of the game. One of the most powerful VSTAR Powers ever printed, making this card simultaneously one of the most collectible and one of the most competitively significant Charizard cards of the Sword & Shield era.

Card Details:

• Set: VSTAR Universe (S12a) – Japanese Sword & Shield High Class Pack 2022
• Card Number: 212/172
• Rarity: Special Art Rare (SAR)
• Type: Fire
• Stage: V Evolution (VSTAR)
• HP: 280
• Attack: Fire Spin (200, discard 2 Energy)
• VSTAR Power: Star Blaze (320 damage, once per game)
• Illustrator: Oswaldo KATO
• Finish: Full Art Holofoil SAR
• Language: Japanese
• Condition: Near Mint

Why collectors love this card: The Charizard VSTAR SAR is one of the most sought-after Japanese singles of the entire Sword & Shield era — a card that combines the undisputed most popular Pokémon of all time with a premier SAR illustration treatment, a legendary VSTAR Power, and the prestige of VSTAR Universe as the definitive Sword & Shield High Class Pack. Paired with the Charizard V SAR 211/172, it forms one of the most iconic consecutive evolution SAR duos in the modern Pokémon TCG. A cornerstone piece for any serious Japanese collection — and a near-essential pairing with the 211 for Charizard set completionists.

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

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