Rayquaza V · Evolving Skies, what to know.
About the Rayquaza V card
Rayquaza V is card 194 of 237 in Evolving Skies, released in August 2021, a Rare Ultra. It is a Basic Dragon-type with 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Rayquaza V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Ryuta Fuse.
What is Rayquaza V worth?
Rayquaza V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Evolving Skies'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, Evolving Skies 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 Rayquaza V 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 Rayquaza V 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 dragon foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Rayquaza V
If you are buying Rayquaza V, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Rayquaza V against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
