Charizard V Collector’s Guide: Brilliant Stars #154

Character Intro

Charizard V from the Brilliant Stars set is a striking Rare Ultra card numbered 154. It boasts 220 HP and features the powerful attack Heat Blast. This card stands out for collectors seeking a vivid addition to their collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Charizard V
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh9
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Brilliant Stars set, card number 154, and is classified as a Rare Ultra. It features two attacks: Incinerate, which discards all Pokémon Tools from the opponent’s Active Pokémon before dealing 90 damage, and Heat Blast, which deals 180 damage with no additional effect text.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code (swsh9), number (154), and the illustrator’s signature style by Ryota Murayama. The card’s regulation mark “F” also helps distinguish it within the Sword & Shield series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The V rule applies, meaning if Charizard V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and consider using a top-loader or binder for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars: Introduced Charizard V as a powerful Fire-type Basic V with strong attacks and a Rare Ultra rarity, illustrated by Ryota Murayama. The set’s regulation mark “F” places it within the Sword & Shield series timeline, though the exact release date is unknown.