History

Dialga is a Legendary Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon associated with time and the creation mythology of the Sinnoh region. Origin Forme Dialga is its ancient Hisuian form, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where it represents Dialga’s primordial appearance and connection to Hisui. The VSTAR mechanic was part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s Sword & Shield era and represented powerful Pokémon evolutions with a once-per-game VSTAR Power.

First Printed: First released in English in the Astral Radiance expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in May 2022. The card is numbered 114/189 and is the regular-set Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR; alternate versions appear as 198/189 and 210/189 in the same expansion.

• It has 280 HP and is a Metal-type Pokémon VSTAR.
• Its VSTAR Power, Star Chronos, is a powerful attack that gives the player an additional turn after attacking, but requires substantial Energy and can be used only once per game.
• Astral Radiance was the tenth Sword & Shield expansion and focused heavily on the Hisui region and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
• The card is classified as a Rare Holo VSTAR or Ultra Rare in many collector databases, although marketplace listings may use inconsistent rarity labels.

Print Data

Print Run: Very High

Collector's Notes

Condition Tips: Inspect the front centering, corners, edge whitening, surface scratches, print lines, dents, silvering, and holofoil defects. Common issues include whitening on the back edges, off-center borders, factory roller lines, small dents, and scratches visible under angled light. For grading, prioritize clean corners, strong centering, an undamaged holo surface, and minimal back whitening.

Storage: Place the card in a soft penny sleeve followed by a rigid card holder or semi-rigid grading sleeve. For long-term storage, use an archival box in a cool, dry, dark environment with stable temperature and humidity. Avoid loose storage, direct sunlight, extreme heat, moisture, and tight-fitting holders that can damage edges.

Authenticity: Verify the correct 114/189 numbering, Astral Radiance set symbol, official Pokémon typography, accurate holofoil pattern, crisp attack text, and normal card stock. Compare the card with high-resolution images of a confirmed copy, especially the back color, borders, font weight, Energy symbols, and texture. Be cautious of unusually glossy surfaces, incorrect colors, fuzzy text, overly thin or thick stock, missing texture, and sellers offering graded copies without verifiable certification numbers. This regular 114/189 version is not the textured secret-style card numbered 198/189 or 210/189.

Notable Sales

• PSA 10 reported at $170 on March 21, 2026.
• PSA 10 reported at $108 on August 28, 2026.
• PSA 10 reported at $94 on August 17, 2026.
• PSA 10 reported at $88 on August 18, 2026.

Investment Outlook

The card benefits from a major Legendary Pokémon, strong artwork, the distinctive Star Chronos mechanic, and potential Gem Mint scarcity. However, it was widely printed, raw copies are inexpensive, and the regular 114/189 version competes with more visually distinctive secret and alternate versions. The rating therefore reflects moderate long-term collectible appeal rather than assured financial performance.

Rarity Analysis

• It is a VSTAR card featuring a popular Legendary Pokémon.
• High-quality grading is more difficult because holofoil scratches, whitening, centering issues, and print defects are common.
• The card belongs to a widely opened modern expansion, so raw supply is substantial.
• The regular 114/189 version is less scarce than the textured 198/189 and 210/189 versions from Astral Radiance.

Comparable: Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR 198/189 from Astral Radiance, Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR 210/189 from Astral Radiance, Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 40/189 from Astral Radiance, Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 192/189 from Astral Radiance, Arceus VSTAR 123/172 from Brilliant Stars

Market Forecast

Recent market data places raw copies near a few dollars and PSA 10 copies broadly in the tens of dollars, with occasional spikes caused by limited auction liquidity. The card has durable character appeal but abundant modern-era supply limits appreciation for ordinary raw and lower-grade copies.

• Population growth from continued grading submissions
• Demand for Dialga and Pokémon Legends: Arceus collectibles
• Relative scarcity and eye appeal of PSA 10 examples
• Competition from the more desirable 198/189 and 210/189 versions
• Overall interest in Sword & Shield-era Pokémon cards

Short-term (3-6mo): Over the next 3-6 months, raw and PSA 9 prices are likely to remain broadly stable, while PSA 10 prices may fluctuate substantially because completed sales are relatively infrequent. Clean copies may command a premium, but a sustained breakout is unlikely without renewed demand for Sword & Shield cards.

Long-term (1-3yr): Over 1-3 years, the card has reasonable gradual appreciation potential in PSA 10, especially for well-centered copies with strong surfaces. Raw and lower-grade copies are more likely to remain affordable because supply is abundant. The strongest upside should remain with the secret and alternate-art Dialga versions rather than this regular 114/189 printing.