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Brilliant Stars (2022)Alternate Art Ultra Rare2022Fire

Charizard V (Alternate Art)

How much is Charizard V worth? — live price & value guide

The full-art alternate Charizard V that became a defining modern chase card.

Part of the Brilliant Stars set.

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$156.19

▲ 290.6% over 18d

Jul 8Aug 15

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Pokédex

Year: 2022
Card no.: 154/172
National Dex: #6
Type: Fire
Language: English

The Brilliant Stars alt-art Charizard V; heavily opened set, so raw copies are available, but centering and surface keep gem-mint scarce.

Why Charizard V holds value

Alternate art cards are pulled at low rates and feature expanded, full-scene illustrations that collectors prize far above standard versions, and attaching that treatment to Charizard maximizes demand. As a modern card its supply is larger than vintage, but the alt-art rarity slot keeps clean, high-grade copies meaningfully scarce. Charizard's evergreen popularity anchors sustained interest.

+An alternate art ('alt art') Charizard V from the Brilliant Stars expansion.
+Alt art cards feature full-scene artwork and sit in a low-pull-rate rarity tier.
+One of the most sought-after modern Charizard chase cards from its era.

Grades to watch

PSA 10PSA 9BGS 9.5CGC 9.5

PSA 10 vs PSA 9 vs raw for Charizard V

Treat PSA 10, PSA 9, and raw near-mint as separate markets. Match grade in sold comps before you compare live asks. Canadians should add shipping before calling a US listing a deal.

Graded vs raw guide · PSA 10 vs raw for Canadians · How much is my card worth?

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Frequently asked

What is an alternate art card?

An alternate art is a special version of a card with unique full-scene illustration, pulled at a lower rate than the standard version, making it a premium chase.

Are modern alt arts a good long-term hold compared with vintage?

Modern print runs are larger, so scarcity is lower than vintage. Value tends to rest on the character's popularity, artwork appeal, and condition at the top grades.