Don't rip Brilliant Stars right now.
Keep it sealed.
Even the best product loses $34.80 on average.
If you must open something: Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box loses the least at −$34.80.
All 6 Products
Brilliant Stars Build & Battle Box
4 packs
−$34.80
−75% return
$46.40 sealed → $11.60 EV
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Brilliant Stars Booster Pack
1 pack
−$8.24
−76% return
$10.89 sealed → $2.65 EV
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Brilliant Stars 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
−$31.13
−79% return
$39.58 sealed → $8.45 EV
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Brilliant Stars ETB
8 packs
−$105.77
−83% return
$127.97 sealed → $22.20 EV
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Brilliant Stars Booster Box
36 packs
−$480.51
−83% return
$575.91 sealed → $95.40 EV
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Brilliant Stars PC ETB
10 packs
−$147.10
−84% return
$175.60 sealed → $28.50 EV
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Charizard V (Alternate Full Art)
#154/172
Ultra Rare$235.39
EV: $1.16
Arceus V (Alternate Full Art)
#166/172
Ultra Rare$47.90
EV: $0.24
Charizard VSTAR (Secret)
#174/172
Secret Rare$62.91
EV: $0.13
Charizard V (Full Art)
#153/172
Ultra Rare$25.28
EV: $0.12
Pikachu V (Full Art)
#157/172
Ultra Rare$14.04
EV: $0.07
Lumineon V (Alternate Full Art)
#156/172
Ultra Rare$11.35
EV: $0.06
Honchkrow V (Alternate Full Art)
#162/172
Ultra Rare$10.60
EV: $0.05
Ultra Ball (Secret)
#186/172
Secret Rare$26.05
EV: $0.05
Cynthia's Ambition (Full Art)
#169/172
Ultra Rare$10.54
EV: $0.05
Charizard VSTAR
#018/172
Ultra Rare$10.30
EV: $0.05
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 48 | $9.37 | 23.70% | $2.22 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 14 | $12.85 | 2.80% | $0.36 |
| Holo Rare(H) | 10 | $0.25 | 26.39% | $0.07 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.65 | |||
| 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 loses $34.80 on average. 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 $2.65 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) ($235.39), Arceus V (Alternate Full Art) ($47.90), Charizard VSTAR (Secret) ($62.91).
- 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 lose an average of $134.59 (−80%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 1,004+ pack openings.