Galarian Obstagoon · Vivid Voltage, what to know.
About the Galarian Obstagoon card
Galarian Obstagoon is card 198 of 203 in Vivid Voltage, released in November 2020, a Rare Secret. It is a Stage 2 Darkness-type with 160 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Galarian Linoone, which places Galarian Obstagoon deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by aky CG Works.
The card's flavor text gives Galarian Obstagoon a line of lore: "It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch."
What is Galarian Obstagoon worth?
Galarian Obstagoon 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 Galarian Obstagoon before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Galarian Obstagoon is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the darkness foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Galarian Obstagoon
Buying Galarian Obstagoon well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. Match the rarity tier to the comp before you buy. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
