Arctovish V · Evolving Skies, what to know.
About the Arctovish V card
Numbered 176 of 237 in Evolving Skies, released in August 2021, Arctovish V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Water-type carrying 220 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Arctovish V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Eske Yoshinob.
What is Arctovish V worth?
Arctovish V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Evolving Skies'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, Evolving Skies 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 Arctovish V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Arctovish V, surface is the grade cap. The water foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Arctovish V
When you go to buy Arctovish V, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Arctovish V, so price the specific copy in front of you.
