Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR
Pokemon • Sword & Shield: Astral Radiance
Card Type
Pokemon VSTAR
Set & Number
Sword & Shield: Astral Radiance - 198/189
Rarity
Secret Rare (Rainbow Rare)
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$12.00 - $18.00 (Raw); $35.00 - $50.00 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded sales on platforms like TCGPlayer and eBay range from $13 to $17. PSA 9 copies generally sell for $20-$25, while PSA 10 copies reach approximately $45.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy on the left and bottom borders. Surface looks clean through the sleeve, though minor micro-scratching on the rainbow texture is common for this era. Edges and corners appear sharp without visible whitening from the front view.
Grading Recommendation
Low priority for grading. While the card is in excellent condition, the market value for Rainbow Rares has stabilized or decreased in favor of Special Illustration Rares. Unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10 for a personal collection, the grading fees may exceed the value added.
Card Description
Metal Blast: 40+ damage. This attack does 40 more damage for each Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon. VSTAR Power - Star Chronos: 220 damage. Take another turn after this one. (Skip Pokémon Checkup.) (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.) HP 280, Weakness Fire x2, Resistance Grass -30, Retreat Cost 3.
Notable Features
Features the 'Rainbow Rare' textured foil pattern unique to the Sword & Shield era. Includes the VSTAR rule box and the Origin Forme Dialga artwork by 5ban Graphics.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits the correct 'fingerprint' texture etching specific to authentic Sword & Shield era Secret Rares. Font styling, set symbols, and border dimensions are consistent with official Pokémon Company International printing standards.
Scanned: 2026-07-01T15:40:22.428111