Zygarde · Evolving Skies, what to know.
About the Zygarde card
Numbered 118 of 237 in Evolving Skies, released in August 2021, Zygarde is a Rare Holo, a Basic Dragon-type carrying 130 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Zygarde needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by otumami.
Printed on the card, the Zygarde Pokédex entry reads: "Some say it can change to an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem."
What is Zygarde worth?
Zygarde 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 Zygarde before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Zygarde. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the dragon foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Zygarde
For Zygarde, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Zygarde, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Zygarde holo for any raw purchase.
