Hisuian Sneasler V · Astral Radiance, what to know.
About the Hisuian Sneasler V card
Numbered 175 of 216 in Astral Radiance, released in May 2022, Hisuian Sneasler V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Darkness-type carrying 190 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Hisuian Sneasler V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by OKACHEKE.
What is Hisuian Sneasler V worth?
Hisuian Sneasler 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 Hisuian Sneasler V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Hisuian Sneasler V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Hisuian Sneasler 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 Hisuian Sneasler V
For Hisuian Sneasler V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Hisuian Sneasler V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Hisuian Sneasler V holo for any raw purchase.
