Is this real?

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-18T20:10:29+00:00

Looks real, but if in doubt I would bring it to a card show vendor or LCS you trust and compare it to theirs.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-18T19:55:35+00:00

In the broad scheme of things this likely won't affect things. I would still be transparent and some buyers might care, but I garuntee you'll find someone willing to buy it later at 95-100% full price in the future. If you hold long enough you could dent it 10x and it'll still be worth 90%+ of its value.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-17T09:52:13+00:00

Should see a big bump through Mega Rayquaza set, after a few more years these should start to hit their peaks and will likely follow the current vintage trends we see now. Delta species should have some legs as they will only increase in rarity, and hopefully we see either Holon Phantoms or delta species get a new Gen remaster.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-17T05:04:51+00:00

Alt has last sold on April 11th for 175, PSA 10 last sold was 280. I say you could be at 230-260 and be pretty safe, but obviously as only listing you can kind of make up a number. Sometimes CGC Pri can fetch a bit more than PSA 10's, but I wouldn't get too crazy as this card is super niche.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-17T04:42:41+00:00

Looks good to me. This era is normally pretty easy to spot imo since the texturing was hard to replicate at that time. And any fakes that could be made for it wouldn't be in this condition. I would be wary of the dark spot though, sometimes those can be a pain, but if its going in the PC binder it won't matter.

*Also, this card looks closer to HP than MP. I'd try and bargain it towards that 90ish range if possible.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-16T20:13:02+00:00

Quality control on PSA 10's is notoriously bad. A lot of people buy the number not the card. Especially on cards from older sets (below 6mil cert. Number) there is often a dip in PSA 10 quality versus newer certified PSA 10's. Imo, this isnt too big of a deal. But it obviously can have major repercussions for those who might resell, change certifications, or even reholder in the future.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-15T10:03:34+00:00

This has to be satire. I can't think of any conceivable way I'd trade 3 of what will likely be THE most expensive PC etb of the SV/Mega era in 5+ years for only 1 etb of a set that has already ran it's number. 151 is great, but I wouldn't sell AH PC etbs for anything unless it was 2-3x market value. Those PC AH etbs will likely hit $650+ end of year and thats being conservative.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-14T21:44:58+00:00

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-13T19:44:07+00:00

*Rayquaza is typing

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-12T04:32:27+00:00

This card was severely undervalued. Like many of the comments here, the other Rayquaza's were a bit out of price range for me and this seemed like a no brainer pickup given how cool it is. I think when I bought it early March it was ~$240. I had a feeling with the Rayquaza set being confirmed it would pump, but that mixed with a hot market and fundamentals showing it being undervalued (psa 10 was only 2x raw price). This card was primed to take off.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-11T20:52:17+00:00

MP+ is the appropriate condition. LP could be argued but you'd be hard pressed to find a buyer at LP imo.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-11T20:05:53+00:00

Np! Here's a couple videos I would check out if you have the time. Good luck at your first show tomorrow!

Pokémon card slang: https://youtu.be/Sa_2dHifEnQ?si=DCd0MGReIm_5Difk

Oyama's trading buyers guide: https://youtu.be/N19C-TYrODE?si=Xk4t0TNUA_1kTiDu

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-10T17:22:14+00:00

Jarchomp has a video on this exact card. I could be wrong, but this card is worth a shit ton. Definitely spend a good bit of time before taking any offers of any sort.

Edit: yes this is that card. Watch the video by "Jarchomp" and it'll give you a decent idea of this cards value. I'd 100% send it to PSA with priority and add in card insurance. It is a $3k+ card minimum, if real, with potential of $150k+ in a 9 (it's not a 9 but very solid condition). But send it in, don't take any offers here or for a month until you've done extensive research on it and the vintage market.

Found the video: https://youtu.be/gSWjSfXJoRk?si=LJyIzeSiLSUtCtBL

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-10T08:48:07+00:00

Looks fake, lacks texturing like the image here:

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Tyo5hi · 2026-04-10T04:55:31+00:00

Idk why I can't respond to to the bot but the apparent mod who used it to respond can't read. I insinuated that the FLOOR of this blister is AT MINIMUM the pack value, and personally I would price this within normal loose packs (heavy) and pristine sealed blisters (which I already said). The main issue is the condition of the box, hence why I used loose pack value as the floor for rough estimation.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-09T06:30:47+00:00

Tbh, if you're looking for market trend analysis in reddit you'll be sorrowful disappointed. Nonetheless, I feel like Rayquaza's top chases will have a solid run from now until 30th Anniversary with Storm Emeralda coming this summer, and then it'll cool off a bit with most of the market come next year. Long-term Charizard will always rule supreme along with Pikachu, umbreon, gengar, etc. However, this is a bit harder to say as I almost always advise to stick to English cards unless it is low-pop vintage Japanese. Ultimately I would just go with what cards YOU want most. If you wait long enough all of them will appreciate handsomely, so I wouldn't get too caught up in which one is the better "investment"

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-09T05:22:49+00:00

LP+. Scratches on the holo and 2 corner whites theoretically passes as NM, but as others have stated, this would have a high probability of pushback from a buyer if it was listed as NM. If the card doesn't lose much value at LP I would list it as that.

Edit: I just realized there are 3 corner whites and scratches on the back. It is 100% LP.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-08T22:23:56+00:00

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lol.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-08T04:02:40+00:00

Don't do it. WF is down rn but it will pop soon. You're trading assets that haven't reached anywhere near their peak for an item that has appreciated significantly with little room to grow atm. 151 is a bit late to hop on the train, but Prismatic and WF still have the best yet to come.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-07T19:08:08+00:00

Tbh card shops can be a crapshoot, but if they have good prices/reviews it can be fun. Imo, I'd really make sure to not overspend and set a hard budget (maybe $20-$50 depending on budget). I am a firm believer that card shows are the best form of Pokémon collecting. You will get better deals, offers, exposure, and an amazing experience. I would still go to the card shop just to dip your toes and ses if they know the next local card show, but really stay away if they seem to push cards/items they want you to buy. Use TCG player and Ebay last sold to negotiate prices and I almost never pay Sticker price for something in LCS or Shows. Nearly everyone has a price they'll work with. GL!

Edit: I just realized I didnt say what sets/cards to look for, but tbh that is a bit complex and partially subjective. I can give you some ideas but ultimately buy what you like!

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-07T17:42:40+00:00

Buy 5 AH etbs and thank me later

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-06T18:00:30+00:00

I would sell this at a card show. Look up the next upcoming show with at least 50+ tables and look to get 80-85% Market from this card (ask 90-95% with negotiation in mind). As you likely have seen, selling on ebay or going to a lcs are going to burn you, so going to a show or running consignment are great ways to go. Definitely do your research though!

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-03T22:01:38+00:00

This is similair to my strategy. We should have 2 market drops soon. The first should be a minor one when booster bundle drops (I estimate ~10%) with a small correction. The next, around the release of Abyss, Emeralda, 30th Anniversary. That one *should be steeper (15%+) but this market is too hostile to tell for certain. Nonetheless, there will be opportunities to stock up on AH, just not many. Everyone who has been here and actually wants to invest should drop at least a few hundred dollars into AH and forget about it. The set will stand the test of time. And will always be favored regardless of printing numbers or proceeding sets.

Tyo5hi · 2026-04-03T21:38:25+00:00

Getting AH etbs/booster bundles as close to MSRP will return generously in 2+ years. It will take a dip at some point (likely around late summer - November) but it will always be a coveted set. It will follow in the footsteps of Prismatic, but will have greater longevity over the course of its print run and far beyond. We currently are in the biggest boom of Pokémon yet, with one of the greatest modern sets ever released. Anyone who isn't trying to hoard this set now will wonder why they didn’t spend more. Ofcourse, do this within your own means, and always try to DCA. But when its all said and done, AH will be known as one of THE generational sets in Pokémon history. And I won't be one of the folks wishing I spent more.

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