Pokemon V STAR evolve from Pokemon V and will play a major role in the Pokemon TCG metagame. Each Pokemon VSTAR has a VSTAR power (ability or attack) that has a very powerful effect that can determine the outcome of the battle. Players can only use one VSTAR power per game, and players using VSTAR power must flip the VSTAR marker during combat.

In addition to VSTAR power, Pokemon VSTAR have high HP, heavy damage, and gives up two prize cards when knocked out.

Trainers are looking forward to seeing Arceus VSTAR, Charizard VSTAR, Shaymin VSTAR, and Whimsicott VSTAR. The expansion also includes a special trainer gallery subset of 30 cards with artwork featuring trainers and Pokemon that are popular with fans.

The Pokemon TCG Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 8 Pokemon TCG: Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars booster packs
• 65 card sleeves featuring Arceus
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars expansion
• A Pokémon TCG rulebook
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers
• A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live