Keldeo · Astral Radiance, what to know.
About the Keldeo card
Numbered 45 of 216 in Astral Radiance, released in May 2022, Keldeo is a Rare Holo, a Basic Water-type carrying 110 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Keldeo needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Printed on the card, the Keldeo Pokédex entry reads: "When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow."
What is Keldeo worth?
Keldeo is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Astral Radiance'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, Astral Radiance 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 Keldeo before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Keldeo, surface is the grade cap. The water foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Keldeo
For Keldeo, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Keldeo, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Keldeo holo for any raw purchase.
