Whimsicott VSTAR
Brilliant Stars

#65 Whimsicott VSTAR - Brilliant Stars (swsh9)

Whimsicott VSTAR is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 250 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series, released as part of the Brilliant Stars set on February 25, 2022. The card's artist is 5ban Graphics, and it carries a Rare Holo VSTAR rarity. Its abilities include the Trick Wind attack, which costs Psychic and two Colorless energies to deal 160 damage and restricts the opponent from using Pokémon Tools or Special Energy cards during their next turn. The Fluffball Star attack uses a single Psychic energy to inflict 60 damage to one of the opponent's Pokémon for each Energy attached to Whimsicott VSTAR, with a limitation of one VSTAR Power per game. The card also has a weakness to Metal-type attacks, dealing double damage. A rule states that if Whimsicott VSTAR is knocked out, the opponent forfeits two Prize cards. The card's design emphasizes its role in strategic gameplay through its unique attack mechanics and conditional effects.