Aggron – Brilliant Stars (#97)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Aggron (#97) is a Rare Holo Vmax card from Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars released in 2022. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Cracking Stomp attack (150 damage), Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.70, Cardmarket average sale is €1.63, Floor listings start near €0.65.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.70
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.75
- Recent low listing: €0.65
Card Details
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Card Number
- 97
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Vmax
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 330
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Cracking Stomp
[Metal, Colorless, Colorless]
— 150
Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy). -
Max Take Down
[Metal, Metal, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 270
This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (54.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Aggron from Brilliant Stars (Rare Holo Vmax) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
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 Aggron 97 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Aggron's Cracking Stomp deals 150 damage for Metal + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.
Stats Overview: 330 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Grass -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Stars #97 ← Current | 330 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Vmax | $1.70 |
�📦 Brilliant Stars Set Context
This Aggron is part of the Brilliant Stars expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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 Aggron 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 Vmax cards from Brilliant Stars are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Aggron 97 was released in 2022 in the Brilliant Stars 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 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Brilliant Stars represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Aggron 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 Aggron 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Aggron works best in Metal type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.