{"product_id":"darkrai-vstar-vstar-universe-s12a-228-172-jp","title":"Darkrai VSTAR – Special Art Rare 228\/172 | VSTAR Universe (S12a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Pitch-Black Nightmare — in one of the most atmospheric SAR illustrations ever printed. The \u003cstrong\u003eDarkrai VSTAR Special Art Rare (SAR) 228\/172\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Japanese Sword \u0026amp; Shield High Class Pack \u003cstrong\u003eVSTAR Universe (S12a)\u003c\/strong\u003e features a breathtaking full-art illustration by \u003cstrong\u003ePani Kobayashi\u003c\/strong\u003e — placing Darkrai hovering over a moonlit twilight landscape of misty mountains, glowing floral meadows, and an ethereal night sky in a composition of extraordinary beauty and depth.\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 era swan song, packed with SARs, ARs, and stunning alternate art treatments that collectors have pursued since day one. The Darkrai VSTAR SAR by Pani Kobayashi is widely regarded as one of the finest Darkrai illustrations ever produced — the twilight landscape setting perfectly capturing the Mythical Pokémon's domain over darkness and dreams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA Darkness-type V Evolution with \u003cstrong\u003e270 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the scaling \u003cstrong\u003eDark Pulse\u003c\/strong\u003e attack — dealing 30+ damage, boosted by 30 for every Darkness Energy across all your Pokémon — and the once-per-game \u003cstrong\u003eStar Abyss\u003c\/strong\u003e VSTAR Power: retrieving up to 2 Item cards from your discard pile and adding them directly to your hand — one of the most versatile and competitively powerful VSTAR Powers in 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: 228\/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: Darkness\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: 270\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAttack: Dark Pulse (30+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVSTAR Power: Star Abyss (recover 2 Items from discard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIllustrator: Pani Kobayashi\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 Darkrai is one of the most beloved and atmospheric Mythical Pokémon in the franchise — the Prince of Nightmares whose midnight silhouette has inspired some of the finest TCG artwork across multiple eras. Pani Kobayashi's moonlit meadow illustration is a masterpiece of mood and light — tranquil, haunting, and deeply beautiful in a way that makes this SAR a standout piece in even the stacked VSTAR Universe lineup. The Star Abyss VSTAR Power made this card genuinely competitive throughout its Standard-legal run. A must for Darkness-type collectors, Darkrai fans, VSTAR Universe set builders, and anyone drawn to atmospheric night-themed card art.\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":57230115504510,"sku":null,"price":69.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2008\/1790\/files\/Darkrai_Vstar_s12a_228_SAR.png?v=1775747344","url":"https:\/\/snyffer.ch\/products\/darkrai-vstar-vstar-universe-s12a-228-172-jp","provider":"Snyffer Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}