Short answer: Charizard VSTAR as a single is the statistically smarter choice. Below you'll find the single price, pull rate, and how many Brilliant Stars packs you need for realistic odds.
Recommendation
Buying the single is statistically better
For a 50% chance to pull this card you need roughly 185 packs. That costs around 1511 €, while the single price is 0.00 €.
Probability, pack count, and cost compared to buying the single.
Chance
Packs
Pack Cost
Diff vs. Buy
50% Chance
185
1511 €
+1511 €
75% Chance
369
3015 €
+3015 €
90% Chance
613
5008 €
+5008 €
99% Chance
1226
10016 €
+10016 €
Buy vs. Pull Analysis for Charizard VSTAR
If you specifically want Charizard VSTAR from Brilliant Stars, buying the single is the reliable path. A booster currently costs 8.17 €, but the pull rate is only 0.375% per pack. Even the 50% threshold sits at 185 packs.
Packs can still be fun if you want multiple cards from the set or if the opening experience itself is the value. As a pure price decision, pullrates.gg always compares the cost of getting one specific card against its market price as a single.
FAQ about Charizard VSTAR from Brilliant Stars
Should I buy Charizard VSTAR as a single?
Charizard VSTAR as a single is the statistically smarter choice.
How many Brilliant Stars packs do I need for Charizard VSTAR?
For a 50% chance you need about 185 packs, for a 90% chance about 613 packs.
What is the pull rate of Charizard VSTAR in Brilliant Stars?
The pull rate is 0.375% per booster, roughly 1 out of 267 packs.
Why is buying the single often cheaper?
With rare cards, opening packs means paying for many unsuccessful pulls. Buying the single removes that risk and gives you exactly the card you want.