Pokémon Brilliant Stars Expansion – Singles, Ultra Rares & Secret Cards
Reach for the stars with Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars, one of the most celebrated expansions in the Sword & Shield era. Introducing the powerful Pokémon VSTAR mechanic for the first time, Brilliant Stars also marks the debut of the fan-favourite Trainer Gallery subset, making it a standout set for both collectors and competitive players.
Featuring iconic Pokémon including Charizard VSTAR, Arceus VSTAR, Whimsicott VSTAR, Shaymin VSTAR and Honchkrow V, the set delivers breathtaking Alternate Art cards, powerful Pokémon and some of the most desirable chase cards of the modern Pokémon TCG.
Whether you're opening booster boxes, collecting Trainer Gallery cards or chasing Charizard and Arceus, shop the full Pokémon Brilliant Stars collection at Buy Any Cards including booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, singles and sealed Pokémon products.
Released on 25th February 2022, Brilliant Stars became one of the most popular Sword & Shield expansions thanks to its incredible artwork, competitive staples and the introduction of Pokémon VSTAR.
Brilliant Stars is based on the Japanese Star Birth expansion and introduces the Pokémon VSTAR mechanic, giving players access to powerful once-per-game VSTAR Powers. It also launches the first Trainer Gallery subset in the Sword & Shield era.
Collectors can discover:
- Pokémon VSTAR cards
- Trainer Gallery cards
- Alternate Art Pokémon V cards
- Rainbow Rare cards
- Gold Secret Rare cards
- Full Art Trainers
- Character Rare artwork
The expansion contains 216 total cards, including Secret Rares and the 30-card Trainer Gallery, making it one of the most collectible Sword & Shield expansions
Shop Pokémon Brilliant Stars:
- Booster Boxes
- Booster Packs
- Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs)
- Sleeved Boosters
- Singles
- Build & Battle Boxes
- Sealed Products
- Graded Cards
Whether you're chasing Charizard V Alternate Art, collecting Trainer Gallery cards or building competitive Arceus VSTAR decks, Brilliant Stars remains one of the best Pokémon TCG sets from the Sword & Shield era.
Why Collect Pokémon Brilliant Stars?
Pokémon Brilliant Stars is widely regarded as one of the strongest Sword & Shield expansions thanks to the introduction of Pokémon VSTAR, stunning Charizard cards and the debut of the Trainer Gallery.
Collectors continue to chase cards including:
- Charizard V Alternate Art
- Arceus V Alternate Art
- Charizard VSTAR Rainbow Rare
- Umbreon V Trainer Gallery
- Sylveon VMAX Trainer Gallery
- Mimikyu VMAX Trainer Gallery
The Charizard V Alternate Art is one of the most iconic Charizard cards of the modern era, while Arceus VSTAR became one of the most influential competitive cards in Pokémon TCG history.
Brilliant Stars also introduced several tournament staples including Arceus VSTAR, Ultra Ball, Magma Basin and Choice Belt, all of which had a major impact on competitive play.