A card numbered 214 out of a set that lists “172” on the wrapper. That mismatch is the first thing new collectors ask about when they pick up a Simisear VSTAR SAR — and the answer says a lot about how Japanese chase-rarity numbering actually works.
バオッキーVSTAR, known in English as Simisear VSTAR, is card #214 in VSTAR Universe (S12a), pulled as a Special Art Rare (SAR). It’s one of the higher-tier chases in a 254-card set that runs a deep line-up of SR, SAR, and UR full-art cards alongside its ordinary Pokemon-EX and VSTAR holos. A PSA 10 graded copy is currently listed on our site, and this guide covers what the card is, how its numbering works, where it sits in the set’s rarity structure, and what to check before you buy one.
The Simisear VSTAR SAR (214/172) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is card #214 from VSTAR Universe (S12a, JP release 2 December 2022), illustrated by nagano, one of 254 total cards in the set. We currently list a PSA 10 graded copy at ¥20,988 (~$132 at ¥159/USD, September 2026).
Prices are current listings as of September 2026, converted at ¥159/USD.
What Is the Simisear VSTAR SAR (214/172)?
バオッキーVSTAR (Simisear VSTAR) is card #214 in VSTAR Universe, the Japanese set coded S12a. It’s printed at Special Art Rare (SAR) — the full-art alternate-art tier that VSTAR Universe leans on heavily for its chase cards — and the artwork is credited to illustrator nagano.
We currently have a PSA 10 graded copy listed at ¥20,988 (~$132) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order). There’s no confirmed English-set equivalent for this exact SAR printing — VSTAR Universe’s cards were distributed across multiple English Sword & Shield-era sets rather than as a single one-to-one reprint, so treat any comparison to an English card number as unconfirmed rather than a direct match.
VSTAR Universe (S12a): The Set Behind the Card
VSTAR Universe released in Japan on 2 December 2022 and runs to 254 cards in total — a large count built around stacking multiple special-rarity tiers (SR, SAR, UR) on top of a standard base set rather than a conventional single expansion.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Card | バオッキーVSTAR (Simisear VSTAR) |
| Card number | 214/172 |
| Set | VSTAR Universe (S12a) |
| Rarity | Special Art Rare (SAR) |
| Artist | nagano |
| JP release date | 2 December 2022 |
| Total cards in set | 254 |
For the full breakdown of what else is in the set, see our VSTAR Universe (S12a) card list, and for box-buying context see our VSTAR Universe booster box buying guide.
Reading the 214/172 Numbering
The “172” on a VSTAR Universe SAR isn’t the set’s actual total — it’s the anchor point. Card #172 in the set is Fusion Energy, a Special Energy trainer card that sits at the top of the standard base-set run. Chase-tier cards like our Simisear VSTAR SAR continue the sequential numbering past that point, up through the SR, SAR, and UR tiers, to a set-wide total of 254 cards.
So “214/172” tells you two things at once: card #214 in the full print run, printed against the “172” denominator that marks where the base set ends and the special-rarity tier begins. It’s a numbering convention you’ll see across most VSTAR Universe SR/SAR/UR cards, not something unique to Simisear.
Special Art Rare: Where It Sits in the Set
Special Art Rare (SAR) is one of VSTAR Universe’s headline chase tiers — full-bleed alternate art with no white border, sitting above the set’s standard VSTAR and VMAX holos in the pull hierarchy. If you’re new to the SAR tier and want the full rundown of how it compares to SR and UR printings across Japanese sets generally, our SAR rarity explainer covers that in depth.
We won’t restate pull-rate figures for VSTAR Universe here since we don’t have a sourced number for this specific card — for that side of the set, see our VSTAR Universe pull rates and best cards breakdown.
PSA 10 Grading Notes
Full-art SAR cards like this one are printed on the same textured foil stock VSTAR Universe uses across its special-rarity tiers, and that finish tends to pick up handling marks — light scuffing and surface scratches — more readily than a standard holo pattern. Centering on wide, borderless SAR frames is also worth a close look before you buy, since the full-bleed artwork leaves no white border to hide a slight shift.
None of that is specific to this card over any other VSTAR Universe SAR — it’s a general note on why buying already-graded PSA 10 copies, rather than raw copies you’d need to grade yourself, removes most of that condition risk upfront. Our full checklist for buying graded Japanese cards is in the Japanese PSA 10 Pokemon cards price guide.
Comparing It to Other VSTAR Universe Chases
VSTAR Universe’s chase tier isn’t just Simisear — Friends in Hisui (#249), a Supporter trainer card at Secret Rare, sits in the same high-numbered band and shares the set’s “172” base-set denominator. It’s a Trainer card rather than a Pokemon, so it’s a different kind of chase entirely; we cover it in a separate guide to VSTAR Universe’s Hisuian-themed SAR cards alongside the set’s Pokemon-side chases like Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR.
If you’re building out a VSTAR Universe want-list, cross-referencing which chase cards are Pokemon SARs versus Trainer SRs is worth doing before you set a budget — they pull at different rates and hold value differently.
Where to Buy the Simisear VSTAR SAR from Japan
We ship graded Japanese singles worldwide out of Tokyo with tracked delivery. Our PSA 10 Simisear VSTAR SAR (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is a single-unit listing, so it’s a first-come purchase rather than a restockable line item.
If this exact copy has already sold by the time you’re reading this, we’re regularly sourcing more VSTAR Universe singles — the fastest way to request one is through our Quick Order page. For the rest of the set, our VSTAR Universe (S12a) card list is the full reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Simisear VSTAR SAR (214/172)?
It’s バオッキーVSTAR (Simisear VSTAR), card #214 in VSTAR Universe (S12a), a Japanese Pokemon TCG set released 2 December 2022. It’s printed at Special Art Rare (SAR), illustrated by nagano.
What does the “172” in 214/172 mean?
172 refers to card #172, Fusion Energy, the card that sits at the top of VSTAR Universe’s standard base-set run. Chase-tier SR, SAR, and UR cards like this one continue the numbering past that point, up to a set-wide total of 254 cards, and the card is denominated against 172 as a result.
What is a Special Art Rare (SAR) in the Pokemon TCG?
SAR is a full-art, borderless alternate-art rarity tier used in Japanese Sword & Shield-era sets like VSTAR Universe, sitting above standard VSTAR and VMAX holo cards in the set’s chase hierarchy.
Is there an English version of the Simisear VSTAR SAR?
No confirmed one-to-one English equivalent exists for this exact SAR printing. VSTAR Universe’s cards were spread across multiple English Sword & Shield-era sets rather than reprinted as a direct match, so any comparison to a specific English card number should be treated as unconfirmed.
How much does the Simisear VSTAR SAR cost?
We currently list a PSA 10 graded copy at ¥20,988, roughly $132 at ¥159/USD (September 2026 rate). As a single-unit listing, availability depends on whether that specific copy has sold.
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