Aerodactyl Vstar 093196 Appraisal

Aerodactyl VSTAR (093/196) - Lost Origin

This is a standard-sized collectible trading card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically the Pokémon Aerodactyl VSTAR. The card originates from the Sword & Shield: Lost Origin expansion released in 2022. It features a full-art holographic finish with a vibrant purple, pink, and blue color palette in the upper illustration box. The card is constructed from multi-layered cardstock with a glossy, reflective coating characteristic of the VSTAR rarity tier. The artwork, credited to 5ban Graphics, depicts a dynamic CGI rendition of the prehistoric Pokémon Aerodactyl mid-flight. Notable markings include the VSTAR logo, an HP count of 260, and the Fighting-type symbol. The lower half details the 'Lost Dive' attack and the 'Ancient Star' VSTAR Power ability. This specific card bears the identification number 093/196 in the bottom left corner. In terms of condition, based on the photograph, the card shows significant centering issues, being heavily 'top-heavy' and shifted to the right. There is visible whitening or 'silvering' along the bottom edge and corners, indicating play wear or poor factory cutting. A prominent camera flash reflection is visible on the left side, slightly obscuring the holographic texture. No major creases are immediately evident, but the corner wear would impact a professional grading score.