Pokemon Suicune V - 215/172 - S12a: VSTAR Universe (S12a) PSA 10
The Suicune V 215/172 from S12a: VSTAR Universe is one of the most coveted Special Art Rares the Pokémon TCG has ever produced — a stunning full-art, holofoil treatment of the legendary Water-type, numbered beyond the set's base 172-card count and reserved for only the rarest pulls in the box.
VSTAR Universe is no ordinary set. Released in Japan on December 2, 2022, it served as the grand finale of the entire Sword & Shield era — a High Class Pack in the same prestigious lineage as VMAX Climax and Shiny Star V, loaded with over 90 secret rares and designed to close out an era in style. Sealed boxes have since tripled in value from their 2022 launch price, a testament to the set's locked-in collector status.
The Suicune V SAR sits at the premium tier of that release. As a Special Art Rare, it features full-art illustration with a holo finish and packs 210 HP alongside the Fleet-Footed ability — draw a card each turn while it holds the Active Spot — plus the scalable Blizzard Rondo attack that gains 20 damage for every Benched Pokémon on the field. It's a fan-favorite Legendary that already had a following, and the SAR treatment elevated it to chase-card status.
- Set: S12a: VSTAR Universe (Japanese, December 2022)
- Rarity: Special Art Rare (SAR) — holofoil full art
- Card number: 215/172 (super-set secret rare slot)
- Market value: Raw Near Mint copies trading in the $42–$48 range on TCGplayer, with graded PSA 10 slabs commanding a meaningful premium on top
Suicune collectors know how hard this one is to find in true Near Mint condition — the holo surface on SAR cards is notoriously unforgiving. A clean copy from Collector Station is the move before this set's already-climbing prices move further out of reach.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
