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Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Card has maintained consistent pricing 2-3 years post-release with established collector base. No significant price volatility observed.

Next months. Expect stable prices within $25-75 range depending on condition and variant. Graded copies may see slight appreciation if graded supply remains limited.

Long term. Likely to remain steady at current levels or appreciate 10-20% over 1-3 years. Secret rare variant (#201/165) has stronger appreciation potential than full art due to scarcity. Not expected to become highly valuable unless Alakazam gains meta significance in competitive play.

History

Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon that evolves from Kadabra, which evolves from Abra. First introduced in Generation I, Alakazam is known for its exceptional Special Attack stat and psychic abilities. The character represents intelligence and mental prowess in the Pokémon universe.

September 22, 2023 in the Scarlet & Violet 151 set, a special set celebrating 151 original Pokémon from Generation I

• First Pokémon card ever printed that can attack from the Bench
• Features the signature attack 'Dimensional Hand' (120 damage) usable from the Bench
• Part of the anniversary celebration set honoring the original 151 Pokémon
• Available in Full Art Ultra Rare format (#188/165) and Secret Rare format (#201/165)

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare (Full Art #188/165) / Secret Rare (#201/165)

Print run

High

First printed in

Scarlet & Violet 151 (September 2023)

Demand

High

Supply

Medium

• Limited to Scarlet & Violet 151 set release (September 2023)
• Secret Rare variant (201/165) significantly scarcer than full art
• Standard secret rare pull rates apply to modern Pokémon TCG products
• High collector demand driven by historical significance

Collector notes

Condition. Inspect for edge wear along card borders, corner creasing, centering issues (common with full art cards), surface scratches on holographic foil, and print lines. The full art variant is more susceptible to visible imperfections due to larger printed surface area.

Storage. Store in archival-quality sleeve with acid-free backing board, maintain temperature between 65-75°F, keep humidity at 40-50%, store vertically in a binder or box away from direct sunlight, avoid rubber bands or regular card sleeves that can cause deterioration

Authenticity. Verify official Pokémon Center holographic pattern, check card stock thickness and weight, examine print quality for crisp text and images, confirm proper centering consistency with legitimate copies, look for authentic graded/graded grading markers if purchasing graded copies