Unown VSTAR Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Unown VSTAR is a Rare Holo VSTAR card from the Silver Tempest set, numbered 66. With 250 HP and the Tri Power attack, this vivid design stands out for collectors seeking unique VSTAR cards.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Unown VSTAR
• Stage: VSTAR (evolves from Unown V)
• Type: Psychic
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh12
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rarity: Rare Holo VSTAR
• Illustrator: PLANETA Mochizuki
• Image URL: /images/swsh12/swsh12-66.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Unown VSTAR is from the Silver Tempest set, identified by card number 66. It is a Rare Holo VSTAR card featuring the VSTAR rule: when knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. The card’s artwork and design are unique to this set and printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh12,” card number 66, and the Rare Holo VSTAR rarity. The illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki’s distinctive art style also helps distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Unown VSTAR’s attacks include “Tri Power,” which deals 70 damage times the number of heads from flipping 3 coins, and “Star Cipher,” which grants an Ability changing all opponent Pokémon’s Weakness to Psychic without altering the amount. The card’s VSTAR rule means it yields 2 Prize cards to the opponent if knocked out, a critical factor in gameplay strategy.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and maintain its value, store Unown VSTAR in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending or exposing the card to moisture. For display, consider a rigid top-loader or a graded case to prevent damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest: Introduced Unown VSTAR as a powerful Psychic-type VSTAR card with unique coin-flip damage mechanics and a strategic Weakness-altering Ability. This set highlights the card’s rare holo VSTAR status and distinct artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki.

This guide covers the exact Unown VSTAR printing from Silver Tempest, providing collectors with essential information for identification, care, and appreciation.