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Pokémon Brilliant Stars Booster Pack (10 Cards) | VTM

Pokémon Brilliant Stars Booster Pack (10 Cards) | VTM

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Pokémon Brilliant Stars Booster Packs for Pokemon Vending

Evergreen Chase Set · Sword & Shield era · Released February 2022 · Out of print

Factory-sealed Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield: Brilliant Stars booster packs, sized to vend clean through the standard 22mm coils in every VTM trading card vending machine. Headlined by the iconic Charizard VSTAR and the first-ever Trainer Gallery subset, this out-of-print set drives the kind of repeat vend behavior that keeps machines earning.

Real route data backs this category: operators have vended 4,100+ Pokemon packs in a single 30-day window at a roughly $19 average vend price. New to the category or scaling a route? Our Pokemon vending guide covers how to source packs, price them for margin, and place machines that profit.

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Why Brilliant Stars for Pokemon Vending

  • Charizard VSTAR, Arceus VSTAR, and the debut Trainer Gallery subset drive strong repeat vends
  • Out of print since the Sword & Shield era ended, so sealed supply only gets scarcer
  • Standard pack dimensions that drop clean through 22mm coils
  • Pair with our Top-Loader Vending Cases (50 Pack) for jam-free vending
  • Ships nationwide to all 50 states, packed to protect against bent corners and damage

Build the coil mix: run Brilliant Stars as your out-of-print Charizard anchor, then pair it with a current-era draw like Pokémon Perfect Order booster packs and a value column like Pokémon Surging Sparks booster packs, so every price point on the keypad gives customers a reason to come back.

Pokémon TCG booster pack loading guide for VTM Vending 22mm coil vending machine
Loading guide: packs sit clean in 22mm coils.
Pokémon booster pack protected inside VTM Vending top-loader vending case for jam-free dispensing
Top-loader case prevents bent corners and jams.
VTM Vending Mega Wall 2.0 trading card vending machine loaded with Pokémon booster pack inventory, available wall-mounted or free-standing on a pedestal stand
Mega Wall 2.0 loaded with sealed pack inventory. Wall-mounted or free-standing on a pedestal stand.
VTM Vending Pokémon TCG vending machine installed at a gas station location
VTM Vending Pokémon kiosk deployed at a high-traffic gas station.

FAQ for Pokémon Brilliant Stars Booster Packs

How many cards are in a Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster pack?

Each Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield: Brilliant Stars booster pack contains 10 cards, factory sealed.

What is the chase card in Brilliant Stars?

Brilliant Stars is headlined by the iconic Charizard VSTAR and Arceus VSTAR, plus the debut Trainer Gallery subset featuring alternate-art favorites, driving strong secondary-market demand and repeat vend behavior at the machine.

Is Brilliant Stars still worth stocking in a Pokemon vending machine in 2026?

Yes. As an out-of-print Sword & Shield set, sealed Brilliant Stars only gets scarcer while Charizard VSTAR and Trainer Gallery demand holds, making it a strong evergreen Charizard anchor on your wall. The Operator Economics grid above tracks the listed price on this page.

How much profit can I make vending Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster packs?

Suggested vend follows VTM Vending's standard formula: (listed price x 1.20) + $5, rounded up to the nearest dollar. The Operator Economics grid above tracks the listed price on this page for current price, vend, profit per pack, and margin. Figures are before payment processing and venue revenue share.

Will Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster packs fit my vending machine?

Yes. Brilliant Stars packs are standard Pokémon booster dimensions and drop clean through 22mm coil pitch, the same coil profile used in VTM Vending Pokemon vending machines. For added protection, pair them with our Top-Loader Vending Cases.

Do you ship Pokémon booster packs nationwide?

VTM Vending ships Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster packs to all 50 states, packed to protect against bent corners and damage.

Are these Pokémon booster packs factory sealed?

All Pokémon Brilliant Stars booster packs from VTM Vending are factory sealed and sourced through authorized channels, ready to load directly into your Pokemon vending machine.

Who can buy Pokémon booster packs from VTM Vending?

Pokémon booster pack inventory is reserved for VTM Vending machine customers, current operators or new buyers purchasing a Pokemon vending machine in the same order. This keeps pack supply available for active routes.

Trademark notice. Pokémon and all related names, characters, logos, and trademarks are the property of Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc., and The Pokémon Company International. VTM Vending LLC is not affiliated with, sponsored by, authorized by, or endorsed by any of these entities. VTM Vending LLC is an independent reseller of sealed Pokémon trading card products sourced through legitimate distribution channels.

Operator Economics

Listed Price$17.00
Suggested Vend$26
Profit / Vend$9.00
Margin34.6%

Calculated live from this page’s listed price: (listed price × 1.20) + $5, rounded up to the nearest dollar. Before processing fees and venue revenue share. TCGplayer market $17.00 as of Aug 13, 2026.

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Vend Brilliant Stars in a VTM Pokémon card vending machine

Brilliant Stars packs load into a top-loader case and drop through the 22mm coil and product pusher in every VTM trading card machine, from the $2,850 Mini TCG to the floor-standing Slim Tower 2.0. Hover a machine to see it open and loaded, and the fill line under each one is worked out from this page's live price. The machines are sold at VTM Vending.

$2,850

Mini TCG

  • Aisles8
  • Capacity120 packs
  • Size (W x H x D)21.6" x 33.3" x 8.7"

Wall-mounted, or on a pedestal stand. Capacity based on the 22mm coil configuration.

Fill it with Brilliant Stars120 packs, about $2,040 at today's price

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$3,550

Slim Wall TCG

  • Aisles10
  • Capacity160 packs
  • Size (W x H x D)23.6" x 40.5" x 10.2"

Wall-mounted, or on a pedestal stand. Capacity based on the 22mm coil configuration.

Fill it with Brilliant Stars160 packs, about $2,720 at today's price

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$4,250

Mega Wall 2.0 TCG

  • Aisles15
  • Capacity240 packs
  • Size (W x H x D)23.6" x 40.5" x 14"

Wall-mounted, or on a pedestal stand. Capacity based on the 22mm coil configuration.

Fill it with Brilliant Stars240 packs, about $4,080 at today's price

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$5,000

Slim Tower 2.0 TCG

  • Aisles24
  • Capacity456 packs
  • Size (W x H x D)33.5" x 72.8" x 23.2"

Freestanding, 43 inch touchscreen. Capacity based on the 22mm coil configuration.

Fill it with Brilliant Stars456 packs, about $7,752 at today's price

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How it vends

22mm coil, product pusher, top-loader case

VTM machines do not need an elevator or a robotic arm to deliver cards. A specialized 22mm coil paired with a rigid top-loader pack case does the job, and a product pusher keeps the row feeding forward. Traditional trading card kiosks move product with robotic arms or elevator systems and run $10,000 to $20,000 before you vend a single pack. VTM engineered a purpose-built coil that relies on proven spiral vending, so the lineup runs $2,850 to $5,000.

The same coil, case, and pusher system is sized to each machine's tray. Wall-mounted machines come with a mounting bracket and hardware and can also be bolted to a pedestal stand to stand on the floor. Machines ship unwrapped; TCG wraps are sold separately at VTM Vending.

Read the full Pokémon vending machine guide, run the profit calculator, or browse the install gallery.

Inside a VTM Pokemon vending machine with the door open, coils loaded with booster packs in top-loader cases
Door open: rows of booster packs in top-loader cases on 22mm coils.
VTM 22mm coils dispensing sealed Pokemon booster packs in top-loader cases
22mm coils dispensing cased packs.
Top-loader protective case holding a sealed Pokemon booster pack
The top-loader case that protects every pack.

22mm tray layouts by machine

The same 22mm coil, top-loader case, and product pusher, sized to each machine's tray. Click a diagram to view it full size.

Mini Wall trading card vending tray with 22mm coils holding Pokemon booster packs in top-loader cases, product pusher and tray dimensions labeledMini TCG Slim Wall trading card vending tray with 22mm coils holding Pokemon booster packs in top-loader cases, product pusher and tray dimensions labeledSlim Wall TCG Slim Tower 2.0 trading card vending tray with 22mm coils holding Pokemon booster packs in top-loader cases, product pusher and tray dimensions labeledSlim Tower 2.0 TCG

Operator questions

Running a VTM machine

Do I need a license to operate a Pokémon vending machine?
No. Pokémon trading card products are unregulated consumer goods. You do not need age verification, special licensing, or franchise approval, which makes card vending far simpler than age-restricted categories like vape or alcohol. If you can run a vending route, you can run Pokémon vending.
Is it legal to sell Pokémon cards from a vending machine?
Yes. Under the United States First Sale Doctrine, the lawful purchaser of a genuine product can resell it through any legal retail channel without permission from the brand owner. Sealed product bought through legitimate channels can be resold on shelves, in kiosks, and in vending machines.
Can I manage Brilliant Stars pricing remotely?
Yes. VTM Software gives you real-time sales, inventory, and pricing control from any device. You can change the vend price of Brilliant Stars, see which rows are running low, pull revenue reports, and track several locations without visiting a machine.
What payment methods do VTM machines accept?
Every machine ships with Nayax VPOS Touch payment hardware that accepts credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash. Payment processing costs 3.5% plus 20¢ per transaction, with real-time reporting through Nayax and VTM Software.
How much does it cost to run a VTM machine per month?
The software is free for the first 3 months, then $29 per machine per month. You also pay location commission (typically 10% of revenue), payment processing (3.5% plus 20¢ per transaction), and a small amount of electricity. The machine itself you own outright.
Where do Pokémon vending machines perform best?
High-foot-traffic locations with a mix of impulse buyers and collectors: gas stations, convenience stores, arcades, bowling alleys, family entertainment centers, hobby shops, and mall kiosks. Locations with younger customers and families tend to outperform a standard convenience store.
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Machine prices, capacities, and dimensions are as listed at VTM Vending and may change. Fill estimates use this page's current price and do not include top-loader cases, shipping, or tax. VTM Vending Wholesale is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Creatures Inc.