Galarian Slowking V (Note: This is a Pokémon Trading Card, not a Football card)
Psychic/Dark Type Pokémon (In-game role: Support/Special Attacker) · Single Strike Battle Style
Pokémon TCG: Chilling Reign #099/198
Year & Era
2021 — Sword & Shield Era
Card Type
Ultra Rare Pokémon V
Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated
Rarity
Ultra Rare (Standard V)
Overall Assessment
This is a standard Ultra Rare Pokémon card from 2021. Due to the significant edge wear and corner damage, it holds primarily sentimental or casual play value rather than financial investment value.
Condition Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-Bottom; Left-Right looks relatively stable but skewed by edge damage.
Surface Condition
Good. Visible fingerprints and minor surface scuffs due to lack of protection. No major creases observed.
Corner Condition
Poor. Significant whitening and blunting on the bottom-left and top-right corners. Visible delamination on the bottom edge.
Edge Condition
Fair/Poor. Significant silvering and chipping along the bottom edge and visible wear on the right side.
Print Quality
Standard for Chilling Reign; the holo foil pattern is correct for a genuine Pokemon V card.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is in significantly worse condition than average 'near mint' copies found in the secondary market.
Authentication Tips
Verify the 'diagonal' sheen of the holofoil; fakes often have a vertical sheen or a smooth, non-textured surface on more complex rarities.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Current raw condition is poor and market value does not justify the grading fee.
Red Flags
No signs of counterfeiting, but significant physical damage (whitening/chipping) reduces collector appeal.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in Chilling Reign booster packs, blisters, and elite trainer boxes.
Historical Context
Released during the Chilling Reign expansion which introduced many 'Single Strike' and 'Rapid Strike' variants to the meta.
Market Trends
Stable. Modern base V cards generally lose value over time as they are superseded by newer 'power creep' mechanics or alt-art versions.
Investment Potential
Low. Higher-rarity 'Alternate Art' versions are the primary investment vehicles for this set.
Similar Cards
Galarian Slowking VMAX (021/198), Galarian Slowking V Alternate Full Art (179/198).
Display & Preservation
Place immediately in a penny sleeve and a top loader to prevent further edge chipping and surface scratches.
Interesting Facts
The artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, the same artist who illustrated the iconic Base Set Charizard.