Brilliant Stars Archives

Pokémon TCG Japan’s Star Birth Preview: Arceus V-STAR
The set, the first major release of the year, will partly be the basis for the next English-language expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars which will be released in February 2022 We cover both English-language and Japanese-language releases here on Bleeding Cool, as the Japanese sets will give us a peek into the future[...]
Pokémon TCG Japan’s Star Birth Preview: Arceus Alt Art
The set, the first major release of the year, will partly be the basis for the next English-language expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars which will be released in February 2022 We cover both English-language and Japanese-language releases here on Bleeding Cool, as the Japanese sets will give us a peek into the future[...]
Pokémon TCG Japan’s Star Birth Preview: Honchkrow Alt Art
The set, the first major release of the year, will partly be the basis for the next English-language expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars which will be released in February 2022 We cover both English-language and Japanese-language releases here on Bleeding Cool, as the Japanese sets will give us a peek into the future[...]
No, Rainbow Rares Are Not Discontinued In the Pokémon TCG
It is now confirmed, however, that this is not the case and Rainbow Rares will continue in the next wave of sets using the Pokémon-VSTAR mechanic. Brilliant Stars cards Credit: Pokémon TCG Brilliant Stars cards Credit: Pokémon TCGThis was confirmed by the release of the latest main series Pokémon TCG Japanese set, Star Birth[...]
Pokémon TCG Japan’s Star Birth Preview: Lumineon Alt Art
The set, the first major release of the year, will partly be the basis for the next English-language expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars which will be released in February 2022 We cover both English-language and Japanese-language releases here on Bleeding Cool, as the Japanese sets will give us a peek into the future[...]
Pokémon TCG Releases First Japanese Set of 2022: Star Birth
Credit: Pokémon TCG Here's what we can currently confirm about the newly released Star Birth: The set, the first major release of the year, will partly be the basis for the next English-language Pokémon TCG expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars which will be released in February 2022. Star Birth includes five Charizard cards including Charizard V, Charizard VSTAR, Charizard[...]
Pokémon TCG Japan’s Star Birth Preview: Whimsicott VSTAR
The set, the first major release of the year, will partly be the basis for the next English-language expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars which will be released in February 2022 We cover both English-language and Japanese-language releases here on Bleeding Cool, as the Japanese sets will give us a peek into the future[...]
All of the Charizards in Pokémon TCG's New Japanese Set Star Birth
It seems like that will be the situation with Japan's Star Birth releasing this weekend as well as the English-language version of the set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, coming in February Now that every Secret Rare from Star Birth has been revealed, we can indeed confirm a whopping five Charizards coming in this set[...]
2022 Hopes for Pokémon TCG: How to Make the Year
Happy New Year! As 2022 begins, we are still over a month away from the release of the first new Pokémon TCG set of the year. Today, I will look to the future and lay out my hopes for what Pokémon TCG will deliver in 2022. Brilliant Stars graphic Credit: Pokémon TCG No cards left behind: One of the[...]
Raichu V Arrives in Pokémon TCG's Next Japanese Set, Star Birth
The set, the first major release of the year, will partly be the basis for the next English-language expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars which will be released in February 2022 We cover both English-language and Japanese-language releases here on Bleeding Cool, as the Japanese sets will give us a peek into the future[...]
Pokémon TCG To Release New Pikachu V Box in February 2022
We cannot yet confirm the exact release date of the box, which makes us unable to theorize on whether or not it will contain packs of Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, the next official expansion which is set for released on February 25th, 2022. Pikachu V Credit: Pokémon TCG Here is what we can currently confirm[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Zacian & Zamazenta
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Eternatus
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Centiskorch
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Corviknight
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Kricketune & Orbeetle
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Single Strike Urshifu
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Rapid Strike Urshifu
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Mew Goes Gold
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Calyrex Gold Cards
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Shadow Rider Calyrex
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Ice Rider Calyrex
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Gloria & Nessa
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Melony & More
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
First Look at Shaymin V-Star From Pokémon TCG Japan: Star Birth
The set, the first major release of the year, will partly be the basis for the next English-language expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars which will be released in February 2022 We cover both English-language and Japanese-language releases here on Bleeding Cool, as the Japanese sets will give us a peek into the future of[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Legendary Birds
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Boss’s Orders & More
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Professor Juniper
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Pikachu
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]
Pokémon TCG: VMAX Climax Secret Rare Preview: Rayquaza
Very little was known about how this set would show up for English-speaking collectors and players until the Pokémon TCG revealed that their February 2022 set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, would feature a subset of 30 cards called the Trainer Gallery However, this week's reveal of a shocking 100 Secret Rares in VMAX[...]