Charizard VSTAR (Full Art Alternate Art Promo) [SWSH262] - PSA 9 Mint
Estimated value
$20 - $35Rarity
Average(4/10)Category
Trading CardsBrand
PokémonEra
2022Origin
United StatesArtist / Creator
Kiyotaka OshiyamaAuthenticity
CHARIZARD VSTAR (FULL ART ALTERNATE ART PROMO) [SWSH262] - PSA 9 MINT: IDENTIFICATION
This encapsulated collectible is an English Pokémon Trading Card Game card, Charizard VSTAR promotional card numbered SWSH262 from the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos series. Illustrated by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, the card features 280 HP, the Explosive Fire attack, and the Star Blaze VSTAR Power. The card is encased in a sonic-welded Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) acrylic slab bearing certification number 117694754 and graded Mint 9.
CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS
Where This Object Echoes
Charizard's fire-breathing reptilian anatomy and horned head derive from medieval Western heraldic dragon traditions.
Ritual & Ceremonial Use
- •Competitive Standard format deck-building rituals utilizing the single-use VSTAR Power marker during official Pokémon Play! events.
Meaning Through Time
Represented the primary apex fire attacker of early video game and Base Set card releases.
Operates as a high-volume collector investment anchor within modern promotional box products.
SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN
The Pokémon Company International released promo card SWSH262 on October 28, 2022, exclusively inside the Sword & Shield Ultra-Premium Collection Charizard box. The artwork forms a sequential battle diorama with Mewtwo VSTAR from the Crown Zenith expansion, showing the clash from Charizard's aerial perspective.
COLLECTOR INTEL
Illustrator Kiyotaka Oshiyama is an anime director and animator who founded Studio Durian and directed the 2024 animated film adaptation of Look Back.
SCARCITY
Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.
Typical Characteristics
- Standard antique shop items
- Regularly available
- Moderate collector interest
Confidence Factors
- Standard modern PSA label typography, hologram foil logo, and functional verification QR code match authentic registry prints.
- Card surface features correct copyright typography reading '©2022 Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK'.
GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE
Trading Card Market Analyst
High certainty supported by complete visibility of the certified PSA slab label, legible card numbering, and clear front and reverse photographs.
KEY EVIDENCE
- 1PSA certification label identifies card as '2022 POKEMON SWSH BSP #262 FA/CHARIZARD VSTAR ULTRA-PREMIUM COLLECTION' with grade Mint 9.
- 2Reverse scan verifies authentic English Pokémon blue border card-back design within official PSA casing.
WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY
- →Verify the certification number 117694754 directly against the official PSA online database registry.
CONDITION & GRADE
Grading breakdown
The card holds an official PSA Mint 9 designation on label 117694754, reflecting minor top-to-bottom centering bias that prevents a Gem Mint 10 assessment.
Condition
The card is factory sealed inside a PSA holder with no visible case fractures. Front image framing shows minor vertical top-to-bottom centering variance, while rear dark blue borders display intact corners and clean edges free of surface whitening.
TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE
Updated: Oct 24, 2026
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.
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