TCGAI.PRO Rayquaza V 2021 · Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies · #194/203
4.0 Very Good-Excellent
Cen
9.5
Cor
8.5
Edg
7
Sur
8.5
Keep raw
Rayquaza V card, TCGAI Score 4.0

Certificate #4CE53E8320C7 · Pokémon

Rayquaza V

Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies · #194/203 · 2021

Very Good-Excellent Keep raw

Likely 2.5–5.5 · low confidence

Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Front of Rayquaza V 12
Front 2 flaws
Back No flaws
45 55 50 50
Front 50/50 L/R · 45/55 T/B
52 48 51 49
Back 51/49 L/R · 52/48 T/B

Measured from the photo. Borders drawn wider than real so the offset shows.

Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check Front Back
Centering 9.5 9.5
Corners 9 8.5
Edges 7 8.5
Surface 10 8.5
Whitening 9.5 10
Holo / foil 10 10

Limited by Edges 7 wear across several zones

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

  1. front minor whitening Scattered small pale spots along the top, right, and bottom edges · ~1 mm
  2. front minor whitening Bottom edge, scattered spots · ~0.5 mm

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 4

$440

1 sale

Raw, ungraded

$355

1 listing

Grading premium

+24%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade Average Range and sales
Raw $355 1 listing
Grade 7 $440 1 sale
Grade 8 $410 7 sales
Grade 9 $450 $400 – $600 · 26 sales
Grade 10 $1,350 $1,000 – $2,000 · 39 sales

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Few comparable sales for this grade: treat the price as a rough estimate.

Reference image for Rayquaza V

Reference used to identify the card

The card was matched against this image from Web search (OpenAI). It only confirms which card it is; the grade comes from your photos.

Rayquaza V

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 3/10

Available trackers show mixed short- and longer-term movement: one reports a 55% year-over-year increase but a 2.4% 30-day decline, while recent raw sold prices show wide variation by condition.

Next months. Uncertain; recent indicators are mixed and individual sale prices vary widely.

Long term. Collector appeal may support continued interest, but abundant modern-era supply and changing market demand make appreciation uncertain.

History

Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. This card depicts Rayquaza as a Basic Pokémon V.

August 27, 2021, in the English Evolving Skies set.

  • Card 194/203 is an alternate-art Ultra Rare illustrated by Ryuta Fuse.
  • The card is a Rapid Strike Dragon-type Pokémon V with 210 HP.

Rarity and print run

Tier
Ultra Rare alternate-art Pokémon V
Print run
Very High
First printed in
Evolving Skies
Demand
High
Supply
High
  • It is a sought-after alternate-art card from Evolving Skies.
  • The set is a mass-produced modern expansion; no reliable card-specific print-run figure was found.
  • A large number of copies have been graded, indicating substantial surviving supply.

Collector notes

Condition. Inspect the front and back for whitening, edge wear, surface scratches, dents, print lines, and off-centering. Near-mint sales vary substantially, so assess the individual card rather than relying on a listing title.

Storage. Use a clean, well-fitting sleeve and a rigid holder; keep it away from moisture, heat, direct sunlight, and pressure.

Authenticity. Compare card stock, printing, texture, foil pattern, text, and centering with verified examples. For high-value purchases, request clear images and consider authentication by a reputable grading service.

Sources: senseiset.com, cardlytics.app, turnzerohq.com, pokeinvest.io, cardtrack.com

Card details

Name
Rayquaza V
Game
Pokémon
Set
Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies (SWSH07)
Number
194/203
Year
2021
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Alt Art
Language
English
Manufacturer
The Pokémon Company
Illustrator
Ryuta Fuse
Identification
Matched on Web search (OpenAI)
Certificate
#4CE53E8320C7
Graded on
Nov 11, 2026
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Rules
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