Zacian V · Sword & Shield, what to know.
About the Zacian V card
Numbered 138 of 216 in Sword & Shield, released in February 2020, Zacian V is a Rare Holo V, a Basic Metal-type carrying 220 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Zacian V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Zacian V worth?
Zacian V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Sword & Shield'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, Sword & Shield 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 Zacian V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Zacian V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Zacian 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 Zacian V
When you go to buy Zacian 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 Zacian V, so price the specific copy in front of you.
