Darkrai V · Astral Radiance, what to know.
About the Darkrai V card
Darkrai V is card 98 of 216 in Astral Radiance, released in May 2022, a Rare Holo V. It is a Basic Darkness-type with 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Darkrai V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by takuyoa.
What is Darkrai V worth?
Darkrai V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Astral Radiance'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, Astral Radiance 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 Darkrai V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Darkrai V, surface is the grade cap. The darkness 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 Darkrai V
If you are buying Darkrai V, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Darkrai V against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
