# Charizard VSTAR #018/172

The Charizard VSTAR (#018/172, SWSH09: Brilliant Stars) is a ultra rare Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.2/10 grade (NM-MT), with 11% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/charizard-vstar-swsh09-brilliant-stars-018-172

## Card details

- Set: SWSH09: Brilliant Stars
- Number: #018/172
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Feb 25, 2022
- Set size: 206 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $12
- 1-year change: +68.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 8.2 / 10
- Average corners: 8.2
- Average edges: 8.4
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 11%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 11% | $13 |
| 9 | 44% | $13 |
| 8 | 33% | $13 |
| 6 & below | 11% | $12 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 11% of scans
- Whitening(Front); Tr: 11% of scans
- Bent(Front): 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Charizard VSTAR carries a market value of $12. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $13, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charizard VSTAR worth?

The Charizard VSTAR 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 cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Charizard VSTAR averages a 8.2/10 overall grade. 11% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.2, edges 8.4, surface 8.3, centering 8.9.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Charizard VSTAR cards are Bent (Front) (11% of scans), Whitening(Front); Tr (11% of scans), Bent(Front) (11% of scans).

### Is the Charizard VSTAR worth grading?

Whether the Charizard VSTAR 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