Galarian Zapdos V · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Galarian Zapdos V card
Numbered 182 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, Galarian Zapdos V is a Rare Secret, a Basic Fighting-type carrying 200 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Galarian Zapdos 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 Galarian Zapdos V worth?
Galarian Zapdos V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Brilliant Stars'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, Brilliant Stars 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 Galarian Zapdos V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Galarian Zapdos V is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the fighting foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Galarian Zapdos V
For Galarian Zapdos V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Galarian Zapdos V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Galarian Zapdos V holo for any raw purchase.
