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Pokémon TCG Brilliant Stars Coming in February Next Year Pokémon TCG Brilliant Stars Coming in February Next Year

Pokémon TCG Brilliant Stars Coming in February Next Year

Based on Japan’s Star Birth set, our English set will be named Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars and will come with a total of 172 cards including a few secret rares.
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The full lineup for the upcoming Pokémon Brilliant Stars TCG set is here.

Based on Japan’s Star Birth set, our English set will be named Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars.

Pokémon Brilliant Stars will come with a total of 172 cards including a few secret rares. It’s the first set to debut VSTAR Pokémon to the game, which have a rather powerful ability only able to be used once per game.

Pokémon TCG Brilliant Stars

Other new and notable details to be released include the revelation that the three VMAX for the set are Mimikyu VMAX, Aggron VMAX, and Kingler VMAX.

Pokémon indicates that Arceus V and Arceus VSTAR (#123/172) will be the stars of the set, with the set symbol as Arceus’s mandala.

“Overflowing with light, Arceus VSTAR descends from on high to share its celestial powers with other Pokémon V. Discover glimmering constellations and start your journey toward stellar greatness in the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars expansion!” - Pokémon

Booster packs can be bought individually or as part of a box, with an array of different art available including Arceus, Charizard, Shaymin, and Whimiscott. 

Pokémon TCG Brilliant Stars

Build and Battle boxes, a Build and Battle Stadium, and Elite Trainer Boxes will be available. Look for the Blister packs that feature a coin and multiple promo cards, such as Gym promos of Eevee, Leafeon, and Glaceon.

 

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  • 4 brand-new Pokémon VSTAR
  • 20 powerful Pokémon V and 3 enormous Pokémon VMAX
  • 30 cards with special art in the Trainer Gallery subset
  • More than 20 Trainer cards and a new Special Energy card

Pokémon TCG Brilliant Stars


Releasing on February 25th with prereleases from February 12th through 20th.

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