Ditto - 197/172 - S12a: VSTAR Universe (S12a) CGC Pristine 10

Ditto #197/172 — Art Rare (AR) · Japanese · S12a: VSTAR Universe · CGC Pristine 10

Collector Station presents one of the most beloved Pokémon — Ditto — in its finest form from one of the most revered Japanese-exclusive sets ever produced. VSTAR Universe is the final special expansion released during the Sword & Shield series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and it went out with a statement. Like Shiny Star V, VMAX Climax, and Tag Team All Stars GX before it, VSTAR Universe is a High Class Pack — the kind of release that defines a generation of Pokémon collecting.

The set introduced two new rarities — Art Rare (AR) and Super Art Rare (SAR) — which differ from Character Rares in that the artwork does not include any Trainer, placing the Pokémon front and center. This specific card is a Japanese Pokémon card from the VSTAR Universe edition featuring Ditto, presented as a Full Art Holo and carrying the AR rarity designation at card number 197/172. Numbered beyond the base set total, it's a true short-print chase pull.

• Set: S12a VSTAR Universe — Sword & Shield High Class Pack (Japan, December 2022)
• Card: Ditto · 197/172 · Art Rare (AR) · Holofoil · Japanese
• Ability: Sudden Transformation — this Pokémon can use the attacks of any Basic Pokémon in your discard pile, except for Pokémon with a Rule Box.
• Grade: CGC Pristine 10 — the absolute peak of the CGC grading scale, signifying flawless surfaces, centering, and edges

The average VSTAR Universe box yields approximately 3 AR cards, making every Art Rare a genuine pull. A Pristine 10 from CGC — the grade above standard Gem Mint — represents the rarest slabs on the market. PSA 10 copies of this same Ditto #197 have sold as high as $69 in early 2025, with CGC Pristine 10s commanding a meaningful premium over standard 10s. Ditto's enduring fan-favorite status and the landmark nature of VSTAR Universe as the Sword & Shield swan song keep sustained collector demand squarely on this card.

If you're building a master VSTAR Universe Art Rare set or chasing top-registry Ditto copies, a CGC Pristine 10 on this card is the ceiling — and this one is ready to headline any serious Japanese Pokémon collection.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.