ギラティナV

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 8/10

Demand remains exceptionally strong, but the card is already well established and pricing tends to move with broader modern chase-card sentiment rather than explosive new supply shocks.

Next months. Likely to remain firm with occasional spikes when high-profile sales or grading results circulate.

Long term. Likely to hold blue-chip modern chase status, with gradual appreciation for high-grade copies and strong liquidity for raw near-mint copies.

History

Giratina is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in the Generation IV games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It is the mascot of Pokémon Platinum and is associated with the Distortion World, antimatter, and the boundary between dimensions. In the trading card game, Giratina is a perennial high-demand chase subject because of its powerful, eerie imagery and its association with alternate-art premium cards.

This Japanese alternate-art Secret Rare printing was first released in Japan in the Sword & Shield expansion Lost Abyss (S11), released July 15, 2022.

• Card number 111/100 identifies the alternate-art Secret Rare version, distinct from the regular full-art Giratina V at 110/100.
• The artwork is by Shinji Kanda and is the same illustration later used on the English Lost Origin Giratina V alternate art.
• This is one of the most sought-after modern Japanese Pokémon cards and is often treated as the chase card of Lost Abyss.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Very High

First printed in

Lost Abyss (S11)

Demand

Very High

Supply

Low

• Numbered above the main set total at 111/100
• Alternate-art premium chase card
• High collector demand for Giratina and Shinji Kanda artwork
• Meaningful grade-sensitive value spread, especially for graded 10 copies

Collector notes

Condition. Check for whitening on corners and edges, surface scratching on the holo/foil, print lines, centering, and any pressure marks or indentations. Alternate-art cards also show wear easily on the darker illustrated areas and along the borders.

Storage. Use a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid card holder immediately after handling. Keep it away from humidity, sunlight, and friction. For long-term storage, use an archival binder only if the card is already safely sleeved.

Authenticity. Verify the exact Japanese text, set symbol, numbering 111/100, and the correct alternate-art illustration. Counterfeits often have weak print detail, off-color foiling, incorrect texture, poor back-card coloration, or blurred Japanese text. Compare holo texture and border sharpness to known genuine copies.