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Charizard hunters can buy Brilliant Stars Booster Box stock at TCG Overvault: the 36-pack display from Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars, priced in Australian dollars and home to the Charizard V Alternate Art 154/172.
Brilliant Stars (SWSH09) arrived in February 2022 and introduced Pokémon VSTAR to the game. A Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster box gives you 360 cards from the set where that mechanic began, led by Arceus VSTAR.
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Brilliant Stars booster box contents
- 36 Brilliant Stars booster packs
- 10 cards in every pack
- 1 basic Energy or VSTAR marker card per pack
- 1 code card per pack
Across the display that is 360 cards, plus 36 code cards and a mix of Energy and VSTAR markers. It is enough to build a deck around Arceus VSTAR, start a master set binder or share packs at a group opening night.
The set at a glance
Brilliant Stars has 216 cards in total: 172 in the main set, 14 secret rares and 30 Trainer Gallery cards. With 36 packs to open, a Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster box gives you a strong start on all three sections.
The set that launched Pokémon VSTAR
Brilliant Stars was the first expansion to feature Pokémon VSTAR, and with them came VSTAR Powers: strong effects that can be used only once per game. That single-use rule rewards good timing, and the mechanic carried on into later sets such as Astral Radiance and Lost Origin.
The VSTAR line-up
Arceus VSTAR leads the set, backed by Charizard VSTAR, Shaymin VSTAR and Whimsicott VSTAR. Players who buy Brilliant Stars Booster Box stock to build around these cards will find the VSTAR marker cards in the packs handy at the table.
VMAX extras
VMAX fans have targets too: Gigantamax Mimikyu VMAX, Gigantamax Aggron VMAX and Gigantamax Kingler VMAX all appear in Brilliant Stars.
Chasing Charizard V Alternate Art 154/172
The main chase card is Charizard V Alternate Art 154/172. Charizard is one of the most collected Pokémon of all, and this card is why many fans open a Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster box in the first place. Keep a top loader ready before the first pack.
Charizard VSTAR is in the set too, so a single box can turn up more than one version of the Flame Pokémon.
Trainer Gallery and secret rares
Beyond Charizard, the 30-card Trainer Gallery adds a subset to chase alongside the 14 secret rares. That keeps the late packs in the box as interesting as the first ones.
Plan your Brilliant Stars opening
Decide before you start whether you are opening to play, to collect or both.
Opening to play
Set aside VSTAR Pokémon and Trainer cards as they appear, and you will have the core of a deck by the final pack.
Opening to collect
Sort your Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster box by card number so the Trainer Gallery and secret rares are easy to track, and keep spare top loaders for anything Charizard.
Opening as a gift
A Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster box makes a memorable birthday or Christmas present for a Charizard or Arceus fan. Hand the packs out over a few weeks and the fun lasts far longer than a single pack ever could.
Brilliant Stars or Astral Radiance?
Astral Radiance, the next set, added Radiant Pokémon to the mix. Pick Brilliant Stars for the set where VSTAR began, or Astral Radiance if Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia appeal more. Plenty of collectors end up with both.
Why buy Brilliant Stars Booster Box stock from TCG Overvault
TCG Overvault is an Australian trading card shop that focuses on sealed product for Pokémon and other card games. When you buy Brilliant Stars Booster Box stock here, you get:
- A sealed 36-pack display
- Prices in Australian dollars from product page to checkout
- A secure online checkout
- Shipping Australia-wide
Opening in bulk? The Brilliant Stars Sealed Case is in the range for bigger orders. For more Sword & Shield, the Fusion Strike Booster Box brings Mew VMAX, and the Evolving Skies Booster Box covers Eeveelutions and Rayquaza VMAX.
Brilliant Stars questions
Where can I buy Brilliant Stars Booster Box stock in Australia?
At TCG Overvault. Add the box to your cart, check out securely and we ship it anywhere in Australia.
How many packs are in a Brilliant Stars booster box?
36 packs of 10 cards, each with a code card and either a basic Energy or a VSTAR marker.
When was Brilliant Stars released?
February 2022, as set SWSH09.
What is a VSTAR Power?
A special effect on Pokémon VSTAR cards that can be used only once per game. Brilliant Stars was the first set to include them.
What is the main chase card?
Charizard V Alternate Art 154/172.
More Sword & Shield and sealed options
Arceus VSTAR, two Charizard cards to chase and the first VSTAR Powers: buy Brilliant Stars Booster Box stock from TCG Overvault and start your hunt. See the official Brilliant Stars page on Pokemon.com, then browse the full Pokémon TCG range for more booster boxes.
