Brave Stars

Brave Stars is the fifth main set of the Sword & Shield era in Simplified Chinese, introducing the Pokémon VSTAR mechanic. The set was released in two parallel variants, Charm (code CS5a) and Brave (code CS5b), available in 5-card booster packs (1 special card) and 25-card jumbo packs (5 special cards). Numerous additional products were also made for the set: ready-to-play V decks, themed gift boxes (Pearl and Diamond), kits with sleeves and collector albums, and coin sets with a VSTAR marker. It launched on 18 June 2024 at 10:00 China time, with suggested prices from 10 yuan for a single booster pack.