Don't rip Brilliant Stars right now.
Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 25% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box loses the least at 24.9% return.
All 6 Products
Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box
4 packs
24.9%
return on $46.69
$46.69 → EV: $11.64
You lose ~$35.05
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Brilliant Stars Booster Pack
1 pack
24.8%
return on $10.72
$10.72 → EV: $2.66
You lose ~$8.06
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Brilliant Stars 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
21.4%
return on $39.58
$39.58 → EV: $8.48
You lose ~$31.10
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Brilliant Stars ETB
8 packs
17.5%
return on $127.57
$127.57 → EV: $22.28
You lose ~$105.29
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Brilliant Stars Booster Box
36 packs
16.6%
return on $576.52
$576.52 → EV: $95.76
You lose ~$480.76
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Brilliant Stars PC ETB
10 packs
16.5%
return on $173.43
$173.43 → EV: $28.60
You lose ~$144.83
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Charizard V (Alternate Full Art)
#154/172
Ultra Rare$239.29
EV: $1.18
Arceus V (Alternate Full Art)
#166/172
Ultra Rare$47.68
EV: $0.24
Charizard VSTAR (Secret)
#174/172
Secret Rare$63.53
EV: $0.13
Charizard V (Full Art)
#153/172
Ultra Rare$25.47
EV: $0.13
Pikachu V (Full Art)
#157/172
Ultra Rare$13.88
EV: $0.07
Lumineon V (Alternate Full Art)
#156/172
Ultra Rare$11.12
EV: $0.05
Cynthia's Ambition (Full Art)
#169/172
Ultra Rare$11.06
EV: $0.05
Charizard VSTAR
#018/172
Ultra Rare$10.85
EV: $0.05
Ultra Ball (Secret)
#186/172
Secret Rare$25.05
EV: $0.05
Honchkrow V (Alternate Full Art)
#162/172
Ultra Rare$10.10
EV: $0.05
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 48 | $9.43 | 23.70% | $2.23 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 14 | $12.79 | 2.80% | $0.36 |
| Holo Rare(H) | 10 | $0.25 | 26.39% | $0.07 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.66 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holo Rare(H) | 26.39% | 1 in 4 | 1,004 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 23.70% | 1 in 4 | 1,004 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 2.80% | 1 in 36 | 1,004 |
Sources: https://www.digitaltq.com/brilliant-stars-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://pokepatch.com/2022/02/16/brilliant-stars-pull-rates-for-new-pokemon-tcg-set/
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Brilliant Stars worth opening?
- At current market prices, Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box only returns 25% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Brilliant Stars booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Brilliant Stars booster pack is $2.66 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Brilliant Stars?
- The most valuable cards in Brilliant Stars are Charizard V (Alternate Full Art) ($239.29), Arceus V (Alternate Full Art) ($47.68), Charizard VSTAR (Secret) ($63.53).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Brilliant Stars?
- Pull rates are based on 1,004 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Brilliant Stars products return an average of 20% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 1,004+ pack openings.