Xerneas · Vivid Voltage, what to know.
About the Xerneas card
Numbered 78 of 203 in Vivid Voltage, released in November 2020, Xerneas is a Rare Holo, a Basic Psychic-type carrying 130 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Xerneas needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Himeno is one of the most-recognized vintage illustrators, with a softer, more textured style that shows up across the Jungle and Neo runs.
Printed on the card, the Xerneas Pokédex entry reads: "When the horns on its head shine in seven different colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life."
What is Xerneas worth?
Xerneas is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Vivid Voltage'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, Vivid Voltage 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 Xerneas before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Xerneas comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Xerneas 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 Xerneas
For Xerneas, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Xerneas, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Xerneas holo for any raw purchase.
