Pokémon TCG: Magmortar #175 PSA 9 - Japanese

Magmortar 175/172 PSA 9 Japanese Pokémon card – VSTAR Universe Art Rare

For collectors who appreciate both visual quality and technical authenticity, the Magmortar 175/172 PSA 9 Japanese Pokémon card from VSTAR Universe is a standout choice. This is a single card from the Japanese release of the popular Sword & Shield high-class set, VSTAR Universe (s12a), released on December 2, 2022. The card has been professionally graded and slabbed by PSA with a solid grade of 9 on the grading scale, underscoring its condition.

About Magmortar 175/172 from VSTAR Universe

Magmortar #175/172 is classified as an Art Rare (AR) card, meaning it features a full illustration that stands apart from standard cards. It is part of the VSTAR Universe set, known for its high quality and sought-after Art Rare cards. This card is Japanese and is offered as a single slabbed item — not as part of a sealed product or bulk.

PSA 9: Condition and collector appeal

Having a PSA 9 grade means the card has very few, nearly imperceptible flaws and appears close to perfect. PSA’s grading scale is widely recognized among collectors, and a 9 indicates the card is excellent both visually and structurally. For collectors of Graded cards, this is an important factor that ensures authenticity and preservation value.

Visual and technical details

• Illustrator: Saya Tsuruta – known for atmospheric, detailed artwork.
• Type: Fire-type Pokémon, 140 HP.
• Attack: Boltsplosion, which gains additional power if Electivire is on the bench — a clear Electivire synergy also reflected in the card’s artwork.
• Full-art holo: The entire card is covered by a vivid illustration, with Magmortar and Electivire sharing the scene in a dynamic winter landscape.
• Retreat cost: 3 Colorless; weakness: Water ×2.

Why choose a Japanese Art Rare card?

Art Rare cards from VSTAR Universe are among the most sought-after in the Sword & Shield era, especially in their Japanese prints, where print quality and illustration detail are often highlighted by collectors. The combination of Magmortar’s distinctive design, the Electivire theme, and the high PSA grade makes this card an obvious choice for dedicated collectors of Japanese Pokémon cards and fans of VSTAR Universe.

Whether you collect Pokémon cards in general or specialize in graded Japanese releases, Magmortar 175/172 PSA 9 stands as a strong example of what modern Art Rare cards can offer.