There are many decks within the Pokémon Trading Card Game, but the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck has been making waves in the competitive TCG world, prompting curiosity over which cards in the deck are the most expensive. Whether participating in a tournament, trying to build a custom deck, collecting the more popular and in demand cards of the moment, or simply wanting more to collect, the cards of Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck are worth grabbing. While picking up an entire playset (4 cards total) of a specific card certainly gouges the price a bit, some cards in this deck are expensive just on their own.
Building a Pokémon deck around a favorite card can be quite daunting, especially to TCG newcomers, but building a custom deck can have some pay off, as demonstrated by the recent wins of the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck in tournaments. Building a deck is all about having an angle and knowing which cards work the best together, something that even non-playing collectors can relate to. The Pokémon Trading Card Game began in 1996, fiercely dominating the trading card industry through many years, as both a game and highly sought after collectibles. Ever since its initial release, the Pokémon TCG has been the focal point of many collectors. Every year, a number of expansion packs, booster sets, collector tins, and more are released to audiences eager to play the game and collect the cards. From the unique cards released, players have the opportunity to create their own inspired Pokémon TCG decks.
Much like creating a custom deck in Pokémon TCG Online, the Pokémon TCG deck of Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck was custom-built. Originally created by Azul Garcia Griego, the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck was the winning deck of the North America International Championship. While the card lists for the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck vary based on individual player preference, a majority of the core cards remain consistent throughout each deck. Collectors looking for cards with an edge within the Pokémon community should be sure to consider the deck list, and consider picking up some of the more expensive cards.
Cards In The Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX Deck
When it comes to buying and selling collectible Pokémon cards, it’s important to pay attention to market trends, which can be influenced by what cards are being featured in popular competitive decks. As the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck gains popularity, so will its cards and their prices. Individual cards, such as Boss’s Orders, Birabel, and Quick Ball, aren’t expensive individually, but getting the playset of the cards does cost roughly a couple dollars each. The deck plays the trainer card Marnie, which markets between 70 cents and $1.70, but often sells for over $2. The Shining Fates editions of Crobat V and Crobat also market at roughly $2 each. Collecting these cards individually might not be terribly costly, leaving room for collectors to also purchase the more expensive editions of these cards, as well as the rest of the deck.
Pokémon released new Pikachu TCG cards for the 25th anniversary of the franchise. The Flying PIkachu card made its return, as well as the debut of the Flying Pikachu V and VMAX cards, which are featured in the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX decks. A Flying Pikachu V is listed on the market for a price of $1.33 a piece currently, but the deck runs a total of three of these cards, so collecting the set would cost closer to $4. In addition to the Flying Pikachu V, the deck also runs multiple Flying Pikachu VMAX cards. These cards market at $2.80, but often sell for closer to $3.50 a piece. These cards are perfect to collect not only because of their role in this deck, but the significant role they play as part of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Arceus V and Arceus VSTAR Are The Most Expensive
Introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, there are many possible meanings behind Arceus’ name, just as there are many types Arceus can change into. The title card of the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck, Arceus, is the most expensive card within the deck. According to TCGPlayer, the current market price for the Brilliant Stars ultra rare Arceus VSTAR is $24. The secret rainbow rare of Arceus VSTAR also markets at around $27, while secret golden rare of Arceus VSTAR is the most expensive version, with a market price of $35. Building the deck requires the purchase of at least two Arceus VSTARs, though most versions of the deck do run three, making it the most expensive card in the deck. Collectors have the option to only buy one edition of the card, but collecting each version of Arceus VTSAR would also make it one of the more expensive cards to collect in this deck.
Legends: Arceus is the most replayable Pokémon game, which might be part of how important the Pokémon TCG cards of Arceus have become. Also featured in the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck is the Arceus V card, where Arceus VSTAR is the evolution, rather than an Arceus VMAX. Currently, an ultra rare Arceus V card is marketed at a little over $7. The full art edition of Arceus V markets for $14, while the ultra rare alternate full art is the most expensive edition of Arceus V, with a market price of $39. While players of the deck will want a full playset of the standard edition of Arceus V, collectors have the opportunity to choose which versions of cards they want, if not all versions.
Whether building the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck or simply collecting, it is important to map out which cards to get and a budget for them. Considering the best Pokémon TCG cards for future investment are experiencing price fluctuations right now too, collectors need to pay attention to market trends. Pokémon cards do get pricier depending on how many are being purchased and what edition they are. Additionally, the condition of the card will play a part in how much a card will cost, with near mint and mint conditions costing more than a lightly played card, for example. However, investing in the Arceus VSTAR/Flying Pikachu VMAX deck seems like a good idea as the deck continues to perform in tournaments, making these Pokémon TCG cards a high priority among players and collectors.
Source: TCGPlayer