Zamazenta V · Sword & Shield, what to know.
About the Zamazenta V card
Numbered 212 of 216 in Sword & Shield, released in February 2020, Zamazenta V is a Rare Secret, a Basic Metal-type carrying 230 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Zamazenta V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by aky CG Works.
What is Zamazenta V worth?
Zamazenta 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 Zamazenta V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Zamazenta V, surface is the grade cap. The metal 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 Zamazenta V
When you go to buy Zamazenta 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 Zamazenta V, so price the specific copy in front of you.
