Hisuian Samurott · Astral Radiance, what to know.
About the Hisuian Samurott card
Hisuian Samurott is card 100 of 216 in Astral Radiance, released in May 2022, a Rare Holo. It is a Stage 2 Darkness-type with 170 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Dewott, which places Hisuian Samurott deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
The Pokédex entry printed on Hisuian Samurott reads: "Hard of heart and deft of blade, this rare form of Samurott is a product of the Pokémon's evolution in the region of Hisui. Its turbulent blows crash into foes like ceaseless pounding waves."
What is Hisuian Samurott worth?
Hisuian Samurott 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 Hisuian Samurott 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 Hisuian Samurott 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 darkness foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Hisuian Samurott
If you are buying Hisuian Samurott, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Hisuian Samurott against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
