{"product_id":"ditto-197-172-s12a-vstar-universe-s12a-cgc-pristine-10","title":"Ditto - 197\/172 - S12a: VSTAR Universe (S12a) CGC Pristine 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eDitto #197\/172 — \u003cstrong\u003eArt Rare (AR) · Japanese · S12a: VSTAR Universe · CGC Pristine 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Station\u003c\/strong\u003e presents one of the most beloved Pokémon — Ditto — in its finest form from one of the most revered Japanese-exclusive sets ever produced.\n\nVSTAR Universe is the final special expansion released during the Sword \u0026amp; Shield series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game,\n and it went out with a statement.\n\nLike Shiny Star V, VMAX Climax, and Tag Team All Stars GX before it, VSTAR Universe is a High Class Pack\n — the kind of release that defines a generation of Pokémon collecting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe set introduced two new rarities — Art Rare (AR) and Super Art Rare (SAR) — which differ from Character Rares in that the artwork does not include any Trainer, placing the Pokémon front and center.\n\n\nThis specific card is a Japanese Pokémon card from the VSTAR Universe edition featuring Ditto, presented as a Full Art Holo and carrying the AR rarity designation at card number 197\/172.\n Numbered beyond the base set total, it's a true short-print chase pull.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e S12a VSTAR Universe — Sword \u0026amp; Shield High Class Pack (Japan, December 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ditto · 197\/172 · Art Rare (AR) · Holofoil · Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbility:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSudden Transformation\u003c\/em\u003e — \nthis Pokémon can use the attacks of any Basic Pokémon in your discard pile, except for Pokémon with a Rule Box.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC Pristine 10 — the absolute peak of the CGC grading scale, signifying flawless surfaces, centering, and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe average VSTAR Universe box yields approximately 3 AR cards,\n making every Art Rare a genuine pull. A Pristine 10 from CGC — the grade above standard Gem Mint — represents the rarest slabs on the market. \nPSA 10 copies of this same Ditto #197 have sold as high as $69 in early 2025,\n with CGC Pristine 10s commanding a meaningful premium over standard 10s. Ditto's enduring fan-favorite status and the landmark nature of VSTAR Universe as the Sword \u0026amp; Shield swan song keep sustained collector demand squarely on this card.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building a master VSTAR Universe Art Rare set or chasing top-registry Ditto copies, a \u003cstrong\u003eCGC Pristine 10\u003c\/strong\u003e on this card is the ceiling — and this one is ready to headline any serious Japanese Pokémon collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49164415828220,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/1A3F5D96-4313-4880-A0A6-12DD2A2D1811.jpg?v=1780603362","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/ditto-197-172-s12a-vstar-universe-s12a-cgc-pristine-10","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}