Garchomp V · Astral Radiance, what to know.
About the Garchomp V card
Numbered 117 of 216 in Astral Radiance, released in May 2022, Garchomp V is a Rare Holo V, a Basic Dragon-type carrying 200 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Garchomp V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
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What is Garchomp V worth?
Garchomp 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 Garchomp V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Garchomp V. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the dragon foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Garchomp V
For Garchomp V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Garchomp V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Garchomp V holo for any raw purchase.
