Zamazenta V · Celebrations, what to know.
About the Zamazenta V card
Numbered 18 of 25 in Celebrations, released in October 2021, Zamazenta V is a Rare Holo V, a Basic Fighting-type carrying 220 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Zamazenta V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Arita painted the Base Set Charizard and much of the early holo run, and his work has a painterly weight that set the visual tone of the Wizards era.
What is Zamazenta V worth?
Zamazenta V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Celebrations'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, Celebrations 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 Zamazenta V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Zamazenta V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Zamazenta 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 Zamazenta V
When you go to buy Zamazenta V, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Zamazenta V, so price the specific copy in front of you.
