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Alolan Vulpix VSTAR

Card 197/195

Alolan Vulpix VSTAR from Silver Tempest (2022) at slot 197 — the SWSH-era secret-rare VSTAR chase, putting Alolan Vulpix's Ice-type regional form in the era's headline chase format.

Silver TempestSet
2022Released
Rare RainbowRarity
PLANETA HiiragiIllustrator

01Card Stats

VSTAR (evolves from Alolan Vulpix V)
HP 240
TypeWater
RarityRare Rainbow
IllustratorPLANETA Hiiragi
WeaknessMetal ×2
Retreat●
SetSilver Tempest
Released2022

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare Rainbow
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials
Rainbow/gold secret-rare alternate exists as the set chase card.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Grade-worthy value
Buy raw ~$24.90
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07Why Collectors Want It

  • An Alolan Vulpix VSTAR secret-rare slot from 2022's Silver Tempest — the SWSH-era set that closed out the VSTAR mechanic with deep secret-rare chases.
  • The Alolan regional form of Vulpix — an Ice-type variant rather than the base Kanto Fire-type, with deeply distinct lore.
  • Holo market sits around $24; modern VSTAR centering and edge wear are the usual downgrades on full-foil prints.
  • A natural pickup for any modern Alolan Vulpix collector or Silver Tempest VSTAR completionist.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Situational

VSTAR Vulpix with 240 HP and a top attack near 160 damage. Ultra-rare Vulpix variants like this occasionally turned up in constructed decks during their era, though seldom as a deck's centerpiece.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Snow Mirage Cost: Water + Colorless + Colorless · 160 damage

This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon. During your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from Pokémon that have an Ability.

Silvery Snow Star Cost: · 70× damage

This attack does 70 damage for each of your opponent's Pokémon V in play. This damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)

Weakness
Metal ×2
Retreat cost
1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.

Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.

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