Alolan Vulpix V · Silver Tempest, what to know.
About the Alolan Vulpix V card
Numbered 173 of 217 in Silver Tempest, released in November 2022, Alolan Vulpix V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Water-type carrying 190 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Alolan Vulpix V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Alolan Vulpix V worth?
Alolan Vulpix V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Silver Tempest's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Silver Tempest holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Alolan Vulpix V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Alolan Vulpix V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Alolan Vulpix V can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Alolan Vulpix V
For Alolan Vulpix V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Alolan Vulpix V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Alolan Vulpix V holo for any raw purchase.
