{"product_id":"galarian-moltres-190-172-s12a-vstar-universe-s12a-cgc-10","title":"Galarian Moltres - 190\/172 - S12a: VSTAR Universe (S12a) CGC 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalarian Moltres lands in the \u003cstrong\u003eArt Rare (AR)\u003c\/strong\u003e slot — the most sought-after standard rarity tier in \u003cstrong\u003eS12a: VSTAR Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the final High Class Pack of the entire Sword \u0026amp; Shield era. This Japanese-exclusive set dropped on December 2, 2022, and it immediately earned its place as \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e capstone Sword \u0026amp; Shield release: a complete AR lineup spanning the full generation, stunning Special Art Rares, and ultra-rares that command serious money. Collectors know VSTAR Universe the way sports collectors know a championship-year set — it closes an era, and closing-era sets age well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCard \u003cstrong\u003e#190\/172\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls Galarian Moltres — the dark, Psychic-type Legendary from the Crown Tundra — in a full holofoil Art Rare treatment illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eKeiichiro Ito\u003c\/strong\u003e. The AR format frames the Pokémon against a dynamic, borderless painted scene with no Trainer in sight, letting Galarian Moltres own every inch of the card. The holographic finish amplifies the deep purples and blacks of its plumage in a way that raw copies simply cannot match across the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy carries a \u003cstrong\u003eCGC Gem Mint 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — flawless corners, sharp edges, vibrant color, and a centered print, certified and sealed. On the secondary market, CGC 10 copies of this card trade actively on eBay, with graded examples listed well above the raw price floor and collector demand keeping the CGC 10 tier firmly separated from ungraded copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e S12a VSTAR Universe — the final Sword \u0026amp; Shield High Class Pack (December 2, 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Rare (AR) — holofoil, borderless illustrated format\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keiichiro Ito\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC Gem Mint 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190\/172 (above-set numbering confirms AR rarity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGalarian Moltres has built a devoted collector following as one of the most visually distinctive Legendaries of the modern era, and VSTAR Universe AR copies — especially graded — represent the definitive version of that fandom. If you're building a serious Japanese Pokémon collection around Sword \u0026amp; Shield's best cards, this CGC 10 is the version worth owning.\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":49164412190972,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/AF851A61-D3EB-4D96-87F2-1B8E660C9441.jpg?v=1780603100","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/galarian-moltres-190-172-s12a-vstar-universe-s12a-cgc-10","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}