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Pokemon Vstar Universe - Japanese
08/02/2024
HOR Staff
Estimated 1 min to read
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Purchase Price
£55Resell Price
£175Profit
£120Return 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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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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