Drapion V · Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery, what to know.
About the Drapion V card
Numbered GG49 of 70 in Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery, released in January 2023, Drapion V is a Rare Holo V, a Basic Darkness-type carrying 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Drapion V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Yuka Morii.
What is Drapion V worth?
Drapion V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery'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, Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery 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 Drapion V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Drapion V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Drapion 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 Drapion V
For Drapion V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Drapion V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Drapion V holo for any raw purchase.
