Unown vstar – Silver Tempest (#66)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Unown vstar (#66) is a Rare Holo Vstar card from Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest released in 2022. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki and the Tri Power attack (70× damage), Flip 3 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.14, Cardmarket average sale is €1.35, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.14
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.50
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Card Number
- 66
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Vstar
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Mochizuki
- HP
- 250
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Tri Power
[Psychic]
— 70×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (70.0 per energy). -
Star Cipher
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
Until this Pokémon leaves play, it gains an Ability that has the effect "The Weakness of each of your opponent's Pokémon in play is now Psychic. (The amount of Weakness doesn't change.)" (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Unown vstar from Silver Tempest (Rare Holo Vstar) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Unown vstar 66 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Unown vstar's Tri Power deals 70× damage for Psychic energy. Special effect: Flip 3 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.
Stats Overview: 250 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Tempest #66 ← Current | 250 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Vstar | $1.14 |
�📦 Silver Tempest Set Context
This Unown vstar is part of the Silver Tempest expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Unown vstar card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo Vstar cards from Silver Tempest are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Silver Tempest
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Unown vstar 66 was released in 2022 in the Silver Tempest expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Mochizuki. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Silver Tempest represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Unown vstar with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Unown vstar card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Unown vstar works best in Psychic type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.