Alakazam V · Vivid Voltage, what to know.
About the Alakazam V card
Numbered 172 of 203 in Vivid Voltage, released in November 2020, Alakazam V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Psychic-type carrying 190 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Alakazam V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida.
What is Alakazam V worth?
Alakazam V 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 Alakazam V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Alakazam V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Alakazam 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 Alakazam V
When you go to buy Alakazam 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 Alakazam V, so price the specific copy in front of you.
