Brilliant Stars arrived in early 2022 as one of the final mainline Sword & Shield era sets before the transition to Scarlet & Violet. The set is remembered for its strong lineup of competitive Pokémon and its commitment to bold, contemporary artwork that emphasized character and personality over traditional card design tropes. It captured a moment when the hobby was settling into sustainable collecting practices after the frenzy of earlier pandemic years. Dusknoir appears here as a Ghost-type evolution, rendered with striking visual presence and atmospheric detail. Collectors appreciate Dusknoir cards for both competitive utility in constructed decks and their appeal as character studies—this particular illustration exemplifies the set's modern approach to bringing personality and dimension to pocket monsters.