# Charizard VSTAR (Secret) #174/172

The Charizard VSTAR (Secret) (#174/172, SWSH09: Brilliant Stars, 2022) is a secret rare Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.4/10 grade (NM), with 11% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charizard-vstar-secret-swsh09-brilliant-stars-174-172-rainbow-rare

## Card details

- Set: SWSH09: Brilliant Stars
- Number: #174/172
- Year: 2022
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Secret Rare
- Variant: Rainbow Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Feb 25, 2022
- Set size: 206 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $80
- 4-month change: +76.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 7.4 / 10
- Average corners: 7.5
- Average edges: 7.5
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 11%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 11% | $80 |
| 9 | 44% | $81 |
| 8 | 22% | $81 |
| 6 & below | 22% | $81 |

### Most common condition issues

- Blur: 22% of scans
- Unverifiable: 11% of scans
- Bent: 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard VSTAR (Secret) carries a market value of $80. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $80, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charizard VSTAR (Secret) worth?

The Charizard VSTAR (Secret) from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Charizard VSTAR (Secret) cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard VSTAR (Secret) averages a 7.4/10 overall grade. 11% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.5, edges 7.5, surface 7.8, centering 8.7.

### What are the most common defects on a Charizard VSTAR (Secret)?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard VSTAR (Secret) cards are Blur (22% of scans), Unverifiable (11% of scans), Bent (11% of scans).

### Is the Charizard VSTAR (Secret) worth grading?

Whether the Charizard VSTAR (Secret) is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app