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Pokemon Vstar Universe - Japanese

08/02/2024
HOR Staff
Estimated 1 min to read
Trading Card Investments Hub
Purchase Price
£55
Resell Price
£175
Return on Investment
218%

Overview

VSTAR Universe continues to hold strong as one of Japan’s most collectible modern Pokémon sets. With God Packs—sealed-case-only boosters packed with 10 secret art rares—and key chase cards like Pikachu (PSA 10: £250+), this set offers explosive flipping potential. Even after restocks, the box holds a strong resale baseline due to its artwork quality, scarcity, and high-value pulls.

How the Flip Played Out

Early 2023 saw VSTAR Universe peaking at £150–£200+ on the secondary market.

After a July 2023 restock, prices cooled to £75, giving savvy buyers the perfect entry.

Discord highlighted the rare God Pack mechanic, spiking demand for sealed cases.

Set-only alt arts of Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu became collector must-haves.

As inventory dried up again, prices stabilized around £175, with strong upside potential.

Timeline: From God Pack Hype to Clean Flip

VSTAR Universe Launches in Japan

02/12/2022

Instantly explodes in popularity—stunning alt arts, God Packs, and crossover hits from VMAX Climax and Shiny Star V make it a collector’s dream.

Prices Climb to £150–£200

10/01/2023

Global hype kicks in. Limited supply pushes box prices up fast as collectors race to complete binder sets and slab God-tier pulls.

Restock Lowers Entry Point

01/07/2023

Boxes restock across Japanese platforms and third-party sellers. Prices settle around £75, and Discord members are encouraged to stack for long holds.

Resell Steadies at £175

03/06/2024

Market corrects upward. Boxes now flip consistently for 2x–3x returns, especially with graded chase cards like Arceus, Giratina, and Gold Secret Rares in high demand.

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Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Card Market Pricing

▶️ Facebook TCG Group

Final Thoughts

God Packs. Secret Art Rares. Japanese exclusivity. VSTAR Universe delivered everything flippers wanted — and with a price correction after restock, it created the perfect entry for smart resellers. It’s still one of the best sealed box flips in the Japanese TCG space.

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