Pokémon TCG: All 90 Secret Rares In VSTAR Universe

The Japan-exclusive send-off set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s Sword and Shield series, VSTAR Universe, includes 90 total Secret Rare cards.

The final expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)’s Sword and Shield series, VSTAR Universe, first came out in December 2022 and a similar pack recently released internationally as Crown Zenith. Given that the Pokémon TCG‘s Sword and Shield series has been ongoing since around 2020, VSTAR Universe marks a significant milestone for the Trading Card Game as it moves into the next line of expansions, the Scarlet and Violet series.

Not only does VSTAR Universe include previous cards from the Sword and Shield series, it also reprints many of them with new alternate art. Out of every VSTAR Universe card in Pokémon TCG – there are 172 in total – 90 of them are classified as Secret Rares. This includes Alternate Art cards, Super Rare Energy and Trainer cards, and even a few Ultra Rares. The full list has been dissected on PokéBeach.

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All Art Rare Pokémon Cards In VSTAR Universe

There are 37 Art Rare Pokémon cards in VSTAR Universe, and, like most of the other Secret Rares in the pack, they include full-art cards featuring iconic Pokémon from throughout the franchise. Some of the best Pokémon TCG card art comes from the Sword and Shield series, and from the look of things, VSTAR Universe is no exception. The expansion pack’s Art Rare cards, and which other packs they can be found in, are as follows:

All Special Art Rare Pokémon Cards In VSTAR Universe

As far as Special Art Rare Pokémon cards, there’s just a dozen less in VSTAR Universe compared to the amount of Art Rares in the set. TCG players will be able to find 25 in total, and each features unique alternate art that makes it stand out from the expansion’s other Secret Rares. This could also help explain why they’re often among the most sought-after cards by Pokémon TCG collectors.

The best Pokémon TCG cards aren’t the most valuable, more often than not, and instead limited-time releases or stand-out designs garner significant attention from players. These Special Art Rare Pokémon cards in VSTAR Universe may end up being worth quite a bit:

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All VSTAR Universe Secret Rare Pokémon Cards

There are two primary types of additional Secret Rare cards in VSTAR Universe: Trainer’s cards and Energy cards. As the name might imply, Trainer’s cards feature trainers from throughout the Pokémon series, and Energy cards provide players with energy of various different types. There are eight Secret Rare Energy cards that have a chance of being pulled. They include Grass, Fire, Water, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, and Metal.

Beyond that, there are 16 Secret Rare Pokémon cards in VSTAR Universe set that depict Pokémon trainers on them. While the collection isn’t quite identical to that of Crown Zenith‘s Secret Rare Pokémon TCG cards, there’s a small bit of overlap. For example, the Friends in Sinnoh and Friends in Hisui cards can both be found in the international release. Other Secret Rare cards to look out for include the following:

How To Find Ultra Rare Pokémon Cards In VSTAR Universe

Lastly, players looking to purchase packs from the VSTAR Universe expansion should know that there are only four Ultra Rare Pokémon cards in the set. They include Palkia, Dialga, Giratina, and Arceus. It feels fitting to have such notable Legendary Pokémon on some of the rarest Secret cards in this Pokémon TCG expansion. The full name of each card, as well as which other Sword and Shield sets they can be found in, can be seen here:

Many Pokémon TCG fans felt that Sword and Shield‘s final set should be huge, and VSTAR Universe delivers well in that regard. The final expansion’s Secret Rare cards, in particular, seem as though they’ve set a high bar as the Pokémon Trading Card Game moves into the Scarlet and Violet line.

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Source: PokéBeach