Corviknight (Note: This is a Pokémon Card, not a Football Player)
N/A - Pokémon (Flying/Steel Type) · Galar Region (Not a football team)
Pokémon TCG: Silver Tempest (Trainer Gallery Subset) #TG19/TG30
Year & Era
2023 — Sword & Shield Era (Late)
Card Type
Character Rare / VMAX Full Art Secret Rare
Grade
8.5 (NM-MT) estimated (Raw)
Rarity
Secret Rare (Trainer Gallery) - Moderate rarity within the Silver Tempest set.
Overall Assessment
A beautiful modern Pokémon card erroneously identified as a football card; high artistic value but low financial rarity.
Condition Grade
8.5 (NM-MT) estimated (Raw)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-Bottom and Left-Right; slightly off-center.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; visible texture looks consistent with official TCG production.
Corner Condition
General sharpness observed, though bottom-left shows potential minor whitening/wear.
Edge Condition
Reasonably clean, though top edge has slight silvering typical of modern Pokémon cuts.
Print Quality
High; features the signature 'fingerprint' texture of modern Pokémon VMAX cards.
Estimated Value
$4.00 - $8.00 (Raw); $25.00 - $40.00 (PSA 10)
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; many copies of this set suffer from centering issues.
Authentication Tips
Check for the distinct etched texture on the card surface; counterfeits are often smooth.
Grading Recommendation
PSA or CGC; grading only recommended for personal collection as the value is relatively low.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; texture pattern appears authentic.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from Silver Tempest booster packs or Elite Trainer Boxes.
Historical Context
Part of the final 'Trainer Gallery' subsets that concluded the Sword & Shield era.
Market Trends
Stable; character rares have a niche but dedicated following regardless of competitive play.
Investment Potential
Low; mass-produced during a high-print volume era.
Similar Cards
Rayquaza VMAX TG20, Corviknight V TG18, Duraludon VMAX TG21
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top-loader recommended to maintain surface texture integrity.
Interesting Facts
The card depicts Corviknight as a 'Galar Taxi,' a key transport mechanic in the video games.