{"product_id":"ditto-ar-197-172-full-art-vstar-universe-near-mint-japanese","title":"Ditto AR 197\/172 Full Art – Vstar Universe – Near Mint – Japanese","description":"\u003c!-- =========================================\nCardNest – Premium Single Template (Subtle Gold)\nProduct: Ditto AR Art Rare Pokémon card (197\/172) – Near Mint – Japanese\n========================================= --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .cn-product-wrapper {\n    max-width: 780px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 10px 16px 32px;\n    font-size: 1.3rem;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Premium wrapper subtle gold accent *\/\n  .cn-product-wrapper.cn-premium {\n    border-top: 1px solid #f4c56c;\n    padding-top: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .cn-product-wrapper p {\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\n  }\n\n  .cn-product-wrapper h2 {\n    font-size: 1.6rem;\n    margin: 14px 0 8px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .cn-section-title {\n    font-size: 1.45rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 22px 0 8px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Premium ribbon *\/\n  .cn-premium-ribbon {\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding: 4px 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    background: #fff7e3;\n    border: 1px solid #f4c56c;\n    color: #5a420c;\n  }\n\n  \/* Soft intro box *\/\n  .cn-intro-box {\n    background: #f9f6f1;\n    border: 1px solid #ece4d6;\n    padding: 16px 18px;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Make intro box slightly more special on premium *\/\n  .cn-premium .cn-intro-box {\n    border-color: #f4c56c;\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #fdf0d0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Soft content cards *\/\n  .cn-soft-box {\n    background: #fffdf8;\n    border: 1px solid #efe3d4;\n    padding: 16px 18px;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    margin: 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Small badges row *\/\n  .cn-badge-row {\n    margin: 6px 0 10px;\n  }\n\n  .cn-badge,\n  .cn-badge-premium {\n    display: inline-block;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    padding: 4px 10px;\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    margin: 0 6px 6px 0;\n  }\n\n  .cn-badge {\n    background: #fffdf8;\n    border: 1px solid #efe3d4;\n  }\n\n  \/* Premium badge with subtle gold *\/\n  .cn-badge-premium {\n    background: #fff7e3;\n    border: 1px solid #f4c56c;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #5a420c;\n  }\n\n  .cn-keyfacts-list {\n    margin-left: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n\n  .cn-keyfacts-list li {\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n\n  \/* FAQ box *\/\n  .cn-faq-box {\n    background: #fdf7ef;\n    border: 1px solid #efdfc9;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 14px 16px;\n    margin-top: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .cn-faq-title {\n    font-size: 1.35rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 6px;\n  }\n\n  .cn-faq details {\n    margin: 6px 0;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    border: 1px solid #e6d9c7;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n\n  .cn-faq summary {\n    padding: 9px 12px;\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .cn-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .cn-faq .cn-chevron {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n  }\n\n  .cn-faq details[open] .cn-chevron {\n    transform: rotate(180deg);\n  }\n\n  .cn-faq-body {\n    padding: 0 12px 10px 12px;\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    color: #444;\n    border-top: 1px solid #f3ecdf;\n  }\n\n  \/* Related links *\/\n  .cn-related {\n    margin-top: 22px;\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n\n  .cn-related-title {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n    color: #444;\n  }\n\n  .cn-related a {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-right: 10px;\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 3px;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .cn-product-wrapper {\n      padding: 8px 14px 28px;\n      font-size: 1.2rem;\n    }\n\n    .cn-product-wrapper h2 {\n      font-size: 1.45rem;\n    }\n\n    .cn-section-title {\n      font-size: 1.35rem;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-product-wrapper cn-premium\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Premium ribbon --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-premium-ribbon\"\u003e★ Premium Single\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Page-level H1 comes from Shopify product title:\n       \"Ditto AR Art Rare Pokémon card (197\/172) – Near Mint – Japanese\" --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Ditto Premium Single – AR Art Rare Pokémon card (197\/172)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-intro-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ditto AR Art Rare Pokémon card (197\/172) – Near Mint – Japanese is a premium single from CardNest, an independent Canadian Pokémon card shop based in Edmonton, Alberta. It features Ditto in playful Art Rare artwork from the \u003cstrong\u003eVSTAR Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e set in the \u003cstrong\u003eSword \u0026amp; Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e era, making it suited for binder pages, Ditto fans, or people who enjoy funny illustration-style Pokémon cards. As a classic Gen 1 Pokémon from Kanto, Ditto adds a familiar favourite to premium Japanese pages, and this scene is especially charming because Ditto is disguised as Numel across a bright countryside field. In VSTAR Universe, Art Rare cards like this help create standout binder pages with memorable artwork, playful storytelling, and set-specific character moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThis card is part of our \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Singles\u003c\/strong\u003e category – reserved for special illustration, Galarian Gallery, Art Rare and full-art style hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-badge-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cn-badge-premium\"\u003ePremium Single – CardNest\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cn-badge\"\u003eArt Rare – AR\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cn-badge\"\u003eNear Mint – Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cn-section-title\"\u003eCard details at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-soft-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cn-keyfacts-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ditto AR Art Rare Pokémon card (197\/172)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sword \u0026amp; Shield – VSTAR Universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e AR – Art Rare illustration card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Single – special illustration-style hit card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-art style holo artwork with a funny Numel-disguise scene, flower-filled grassland, and wide mountain backdrop around Ditto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miki Tanaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint – handled carefully and stored safely in our Canadian nest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal-type Pokémon (shown here as a Colorless-type Pokémon TCG card)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for Art Rare pages, Ditto-themed binder spots, or as a premium highlight in a VSTAR Universe binder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eYou will receive this exact Ditto AR Art Rare Pokémon card (197\/172) shown in the product photos in Near Mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cn-section-title\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-soft-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe describe this Ditto AR Art Rare Pokémon card (197\/172) as \u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e. In our shop, that means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cn-keyfacts-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean front and back with only very small signs of handling visible under good lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bends, creases or major whitening on the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolo surface checked for obvious scratches or print lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery single we list is \u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic Pokémon TCG\u003c\/strong\u003e. We manually check card stock, set symbols, numbering and print quality before adding cards to CardNest so Canadian Pokémon fans feel confident buying real Pokémon cards online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 6px;\"\u003eIf you like premium illustration cards like this Ditto, you can also explore our other singles or pair it with a Mystery Pack for an extra-fun Pokémon mail day. For a deeper breakdown of how we evaluate card condition, you can read our full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/card-condition-guide\"\u003eCard Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cn-section-title\"\u003eHow we package and ship this Ditto card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-soft-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cn-keyfacts-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Ditto premium single is placed into a \u003cstrong\u003esleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e before shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium singles may be given extra protection if added to tracked orders or combined with other higher-value cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders are packaged in \u003cstrong\u003erigid mailers or padded envelopes\u003c\/strong\u003e to help prevent bending in transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped from \u003cstrong\u003eEdmonton, Alberta\u003c\/strong\u003e to Pokémon fans across Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor full details on processing times and shipping tiers when you order Pokémon singles or Mystery Packs from our Canadian shop, you can visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cn-section-title\"\u003eWho this Ditto card is great for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cn-keyfacts-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who love \u003cstrong\u003eArt Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e and playful illustration-style Japanese cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDitto fans who want one of the funniest countryside scenes in the Sword \u0026amp; Shield era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople building VSTAR Universe pages with cute, story-driven premium artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift buyers looking for a memorable premium card to pair with a Mystery Pack for a special mail day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePokémon fans in Canada who prefer buying authentic Japanese singles from a small, curated shop instead of large marketplaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-faq-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-faq-title\"\u003eDitto Art Rare – quick FAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this an authentic Pokémon TCG card? \u003cspan class=\"cn-chevron\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-faq-body\"\u003eYes – all Pokémon singles sold by CardNest are 100% authentic Pokémon TCG cards. We do not sell fake or proxy cards, and every card is checked for authenticity before shipping.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill I receive this exact Ditto card? \u003cspan class=\"cn-chevron\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-faq-body\"\u003eYes – for premium singles like this one, you are purchasing the exact Ditto AR Art Rare Pokémon card shown in the photos, in Near Mint condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow close is the condition to pack fresh? \u003cspan class=\"cn-chevron\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-faq-body\"\u003eNear Mint means the card looks very clean at first glance and only shows small signs of handling under strong light. It is ideal for binder pages, display and casual play for fans who want a clean copy without needing grading-level perfection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I add anything else to my order? \u003cspan class=\"cn-chevron\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-faq-body\"\u003eYes – you can add more singles or other products to the same order. Many people like to pair a favourite premium single like this Ditto with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardnest.ca\/collections\/mystery-packs\"\u003eMystery Packs\u003c\/a\u003e for a fun Pokémon mail-day experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long will shipping take in Canada? \u003cspan class=\"cn-chevron\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-faq-body\"\u003eMost orders leave our Edmonton nest within 1–3 business days. Delivery time after that depends on Canada Post and your province. For the most up-to-date overview, please see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Related links --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-related\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cn-related-title\"\u003eYou might also like:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pokemon-singles\"\u003eBrowse more Pokémon singles\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardnest.ca\/collections\/mystery-packs\"\u003eExplore our Mystery Packs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CardNest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46470732447934,"sku":"SGP-DITTO-197172-AR-FA","price":9.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/0494\/8414\/files\/Copy_of_Poke_Raw_10_imgs_20260305_215725_0004.png?v=1772774416","url":"https:\/\/cardnest.ca\/products\/ditto-ar-197-172-full-art-vstar-universe-near-mint-japanese","provider":"CardNest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}