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Character: Honchkrow Series: Sword Shield  Set: Brilliant Stars Card Number: 162/172 Rarity: V Condition: PSA Grade Pop:  816 (21/8/26) Grade: N/A Year: 2022 Illustrator: Yano Keiji  The Honchkrow V card numbered 162/172 is not from the Twilight Masquerade set, nor is it part of the ONE PIECE! Card Game. It is actually the Alternate Art Ultra Rare version from the Sword Shield: Brilliant Stars expansion of the Pokémon TCG, released on February 25, 2022, and illustrated by zig. This 200 HP Darkness-type Basic Pokémon V features a full-art holo finish depicting the menacing bird Pokémon with a dynamic alternate illustration.  Mechanically, this card possesses the Boss Pockets ability, which states: "This Pokémon may have up to 4 Pokémon Tools attached to it. If it loses this Ability, discard Pokémon Tools from it until only 1 remains." This allows players to stack multiple tools like Energy Accelerators or Defending Items on a single Pokémon, creating powerful defensive and resource acceleration setups. Its attack, Fearsome Shadow (2 Darkness, 1 Colorless), deals 130 damage and forces the opponent to reveal their hand, providing both significant damage output and valuable information advantage. As a Pokémon V, when Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards, while the card's Lightning ×2 Weakness and Fighting -30 Resistance define its strategic placement in Darkness-type decks. The Alternate Art version of Honchkrow V 162/172 is particularly prized by collectors completing the Brilliant Stars set, as it represents the chase Ultra Rare variant for the Honchkrow line alongside the standard Rare V (088/172) and other Ultra Rare prints. the Alternate Art variant features enhanced color saturation, full-art treatment, and a distinct foil pattern that highlights the artwork's details, making it a staple for both competitive play and high-end collector portfolios. Its ability to stack multiple Pokémon Tools while providing hand-reveal utility ensures consistent demand for PSA-graded copies, particularly in meta decks that rely on tool-based acceleration and information advantage strategies from the Sword Shield era.  PSA IMAGES SHOWN. All cards are professionally rated for quality assurance. All cards come sleeved, cards above $5 in value come toploaded.  For in hand images please reach out via contact form.