{"product_id":"charizard-vstar-vstar-universe-s12a-212-172-sar-jp","title":"Charizard VSTAR – Special Art Rare 212\/172 | VSTAR Universe (S12a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe ultimate evolution of the ultimate Pokémon — in a breathtaking SAR by the same hand. The \u003cstrong\u003eCharizard VSTAR Special Art Rare (SAR) 212\/172\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Japanese High Class Pack \u003cstrong\u003eVSTAR Universe (S12a)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the direct evolution companion to the Charizard V SAR 211\/172 — both illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eOswaldo KATO\u003c\/strong\u003e in a cohesive, dramatically escalating artistic vision that makes them one of the most satisfying consecutive SAR pairs in the entire set.\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 — 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA Fire-type V Evolution with \u003cstrong\u003e280 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e, this card features the devastating \u003cstrong\u003eFire Spin\u003c\/strong\u003e attack (200 damage, discard 2 Energy) and the once-per-game \u003cstrong\u003eStar Blaze\u003c\/strong\u003e VSTAR Power — dealing a crushing \u003cstrong\u003e320 damage\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Shield era.\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: 212\/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: V Evolution (VSTAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHP: 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAttack: Fire Spin (200, discard 2 Energy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVSTAR Power: Star Blaze (320 damage, once per game)\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 The Charizard VSTAR SAR is one of the most sought-after Japanese singles of the entire Sword \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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.\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":57230137196926,"sku":null,"price":119.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2008\/1790\/files\/Charizard_Vstar_s12a_212_SAR.png?v=1775747345","url":"https:\/\/snyffer.ch\/products\/charizard-vstar-vstar-universe-s12a-212-172-sar-jp","provider":"Snyffer Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}