{"product_id":"charizard-vstar-swsh262-swsh-sword-shield-promo-cards-swsh262-foil","title":"Charizard VSTAR - SWSH262 - SWSH: Sword \u0026 Shield Promo Cards #SWSH262 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card from the Sword \u0026amp; Shield Promo series, and it presents in the condition you'd expect from a promo release. The card displays its foil treatment cleanly, with the surface showing the reflective finish that makes these promotional prints so visually striking. There may be minor handling or edge wear consistent with a card of this type, so take a close look before adding it to your collection. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharizard needs no introduction. The fire-breathing fan favorite has anchored the Pokemon Trading Card Game since its earliest days, and every new era of the game seems to find fresh ways to make this iconic dragon feel essential all over again. The Sword \u0026amp; Shield era was no exception, and Charizard VSTAR stands as one of the most sought-after cards to come out of that generation — a showcase of just how far the TCG has come in terms of raw power, design ambition, and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VSTAR mechanic arrived during the Sword \u0026amp; Shield era as an evolution of the V card concept, giving powerful Pokemon a one-per-game VSTAR Power move or ability that could swing a match in an instant. Charizard VSTAR hits with the kind of attack numbers that make opponents genuinely nervous, and its VSTAR Power brings the heat in a way that captures everything Charizard fans have loved about this character across decades of competitive play. It's the kind of card that feels good in your hand the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Sword \u0026amp; Shield Promo release, SWSH262 sits outside the standard booster set releases, making it the kind of card that doesn't just fall into your lap. Promo cards from this era were distributed through specific events, products, and bundles, which gives them a distinct identity in any collection. That exclusivity is a big part of what drives demand among set-completers and Charizard hunters alike — this one requires a bit of intentional pursuit to track down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foil treatment on this card deserves special mention. The Sword \u0026amp; Shield era's foil and alternate art cards set a new standard for what the TCG could look like visually, and Charizard VSTAR carries that forward. The shimmer and depth of the foiling make the artwork pop in a way that plain prints simply cannot match, and under good lighting this card is genuinely stunning to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a competitive player building a deck around one of the strongest Charizard cards of the modern era, a dedicated collector chasing down every promo from the Sword \u0026amp; Shield run, or simply someone who has never stopped loving Charizard since the original Base Set days, this card deserves a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689828888742,"sku":"PKQ-285396-FL","price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/o0sH1dVD0HB-UvHFYf1WbfdXdCGiYLAqlECkV4KD7e0.jpg?v=1782191703","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/charizard-vstar-swsh262-swsh-sword-shield-promo-cards-swsh262-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}