Skuntank V · Silver Tempest, what to know.
About the Skuntank V card
Numbered 181 of 217 in Silver Tempest, released in November 2022, Skuntank V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Darkness-type carrying 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Skuntank V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Jiro Sasumo.
What is Skuntank V worth?
Skuntank V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Silver Tempest'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, Silver Tempest 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 Skuntank V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Skuntank V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Skuntank 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 Skuntank V
For Skuntank V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Skuntank V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Skuntank V holo for any raw purchase.
