Brilliant Stars
Don't rip Brilliant Stars right now.
−71%
$45.99 sealed → $13.14 EV | EV/pack: $2.79
Even the best product loses −$32.85 on average.
If you must open something: Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box loses the least at −$32.85.
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Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box
MSRP $21.99 • Market price $45.99 • Return −71%
Set EV History
Recent movement in set-level EV based on current pricing and pull-rate assumptions.
EV Trend
EV per pack and best product return over time.
Best Sealed Products
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Chase Cards
What you could pull from this set, ranked by value.
Charizard V (Alternate Full Art)
#154/172
UR$258.50
EV: $1.28
Arceus V (Alternate Full Art)
#166/172
UR$47.85
EV: $0.24
Charizard V (Full Art)
#153/172
UR$26.30
EV: $0.13
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Charizard VSTAR (Secret)
#174/172
SR$63.42
EV: $0.13
Pikachu V (Full Art)
#157/172
UR$14.87
EV: $0.07
Lumineon V (Alternate Full Art)
#156/172
UR$11.81
EV: $0.06
Honchkrow V (Alternate Full Art)
#162/172
UR$11.38
EV: $0.06
Charizard VSTAR
#018/172
UR$10.90
EV: $0.05
Cynthia's Ambition (Full Art)
#169/172
UR$10.02
EV: $0.05
Marnie's Pride (Full Art)
#171/172
UR$10.01
EV: $0.05
Deep Dives
Expandable sections for the EV math, pull-rate tables, and editorial FAQ.
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Range | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 48 | $9.92 | $0.60–$258.50 | 23.70% | $2.35 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 14 | $12.50 | $1.99–$63.42 | 2.80% | $0.35 |
| Holo Rare(H) | 10 | $0.33 | $0.15–$0.58 | 26.39% | $0.09 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.79 | ||||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holo Rare(H) | 26.39% | 1 in 4 | 1,004 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 23.70% | 1 in 4 | 1,004 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 2.80% | 1 in 36 | 1,004 |
Sources: https://www.digitaltq.com/brilliant-stars-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://pokepatch.com/2022/02/16/brilliant-stars-pull-rates-for-new-pokemon-tcg-set/
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Brilliant Stars worth opening?
- At current market prices, Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box loses $32.85 on average. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Brilliant Stars booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Brilliant Stars booster pack is $2.79 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What is the MSRP for Brilliant Stars products?
- Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box launched at $21.99 MSRP. Compare that to the current sealed market price of $45.99 to see how far Brilliant Stars pricing has moved from retail.
- What are the best cards to pull in Brilliant Stars?
- The most valuable cards in Brilliant Stars are Charizard V (Alternate Full Art) ($258.50), Arceus V (Alternate Full Art) ($47.85), Charizard V (Full Art) ($26.30).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Brilliant Stars?
- Pull rates are based on 1,004 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
- What is the best Brilliant Stars product to buy?
- Based on current EV calculations, Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box offers the best return at −71% (−$32.85). It contains 4 packs and is priced at $45.99.
- How often are Brilliant Stars prices updated?
- All prices are updated daily at 21:00 UTC using TCGPlayer market prices via TCGCSV. EV calculations refresh automatically with each price update.
- What is cash-out EV for Brilliant Stars?
- Cash-out EV is the expected value after marketplace fees, shipping, and liquidity discounts. We apply a 0.64x multiplier to market EV. For Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box, cash-out EV is $8.41 versus $13.14 market EV.
- How do pull rates work for Brilliant Stars?
- Pull rates represent the probability of pulling each rarity tier from a single booster pack. They are based on 1,004 community pack openings. Each rarity tier has a different pull rate — higher rarities are harder to pull but typically more valuable.
As of March 2026, Brilliant Stars products lose an average of $121.40 (−79%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 1,004+ pack openings.