Dark Patch
Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) is a Simplified Chinese Pokémon TCG printing in SwordShield Brave Stars - Set A (cs5ac 173).Illustrated by Ryo Ueda. Raw near-mint reference: $2.25 USD from PikaQian eBay sales (7-day average). Chinese set codes differ from English and Japanese releases; match cs5ac and 173 when buying.
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Who is this card for?
Dark Patch suits collectors working on Brave Stars - Set A who need the Ultra Rare slot. Treat $2.25 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Dark Patch from Brave Stars - Set A?
Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) is a Pokémon card in the Simplified Chinese Brave Stars - Set A release numbered 173. Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) (#173) is a chase-tier Ultra Rare Simplified Chinese print where art treatment and scarcity drive most of the premium. This printing is from Brave Stars - Set A.
What is Dark Patch worth today?
Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) shows $2.25 USD from PikaQian eBay sales (7-day average) in this catalog snapshot. Prices derive from reviewed eBay sales of the Chinese print, not English or Japanese comps. This printing is from Brave Stars - Set A. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Brave Stars - Set A |
|---|---|
| Number | 173 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| holo | $2.25 pikaqian · 2026-10-03 |
How collectible is Dark Patch?
Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) is listed as Ultra Rare in Brave Stars - Set A. Artist: Ryo Ueda. This printing is from Brave Stars - Set A. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Ultra Rare.
What are the key details for Dark Patch?
Catalog fields: set Brave Stars - Set A, code cs5ac, number 173. Match Chinese set code and collector number together when buying from CN sellers. This printing is from Brave Stars - Set A. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) (#173) is a chase-tier Ultra Rare Simplified Chinese print where art treatment and scarcity drive most of the premium.
Pros
- Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) is catalogued with Chinese set code cs5ac and collector number 173.
- Public pricing shows $2.25 USD from PikaQian eBay sales (7-day average).
Cons
- Simplified Chinese sets repackage international products; set boundaries do not match English or Japanese checklists one-to-one.
Verdict: Use the PikaQian reference as a near-mint benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and shipping from China-region sellers.
FAQ
What set is Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) from?
Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) belongs to Brave Stars - Set A (cs5ac) in the Simplified Chinese Pokémon TCG program. This printing is from Brave Stars - Set A.
How much is Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) worth?
Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) references $2.25 USD from PikaQian eBay sales (7-day average) for raw near-mint in this catalog snapshot. This printing is from Brave Stars - Set A.
How do Simplified Chinese set codes relate to English sets?
Set code cs5ac is the Chinese product code (for example csv6c). It does not match English SV or Japanese set ids; always match code and collector number together.
Where does Cactaur get Dark Patch (暗黑补丁) prices?
Simplified Chinese raw prices come from PikaQian, which averages reviewed eBay sales of the Chinese print over a trailing seven-day window. This printing is from Brave Stars - Set A.
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