Skuntank V (Silver Tempest 108/195)

This is a Skuntank V Pokémon trading card from the 'Silver Tempest' expansion set, released in 2022. The card features vibrant, dynamic artwork by MUGENUP, depicting the Skuntank character lunging forward with energy effects. As a 'V' card, it possesses a holographic foil finish that produces a rainbow-like sheen when catching the light. The card displays a Darkness-type classification with 210 HP and includes two specific attacks: 'Pursuit Blast' and 'Shrieking Poison'. The bottom left corner identifies it as card number 108/195. Physically, the card appears to have standard rounded corners and a black border typical of V-series cards from the Sword & Shield era. Regarding condition, there is visible edge wear and whitening, particularly on the top right corner and along the upper edge where it is being held. The surface shows some light smudging and minor vertical scratches consistent with handling without a protective sleeve. The centering seems slightly weighted towards the bottom, but generally acceptable for a modern mass-produced card. This is a common Ultra Rare card highly recognizable to collectors of the modern Pokémon TCG.

I have carefully examined the Skuntank V (Silver Tempest 108/195) based on the visual information provided. The card displays the correct font, holographic patterns, and expansion iconography consistent with an authentic mass-market 'V' card from the Sword & Shield era. However, the condition is a major factor in this valuation. I observed significant whitening on the top-right corner and light edge wear, which places this card in a 'Moderately Played' (MP) to 'Lightly Played' (LP) category rather than 'Near Mint.' Surface smudging and light scratches further indicate it was likely handled without a protective sleeve. The current market for Silver Tempest is heavily saturated, and card 108/195 is a standard Ultra Rare rather than the more coveted Alternate Art (181/195). Recent sales on platforms like TCGPlayer and eBay reflect a high supply and relatively low demand for this specific version. While the centering is acceptable (roughly 60/40 bottom-heavy), the physical wear prevents it from being a candidate for professional grading. Note that this appraisal is based solely on digital imagery. Digital photos can mask surface indentations or 'clouding' that are only visible under a jeweler’s loupe. For a definitive authentication, I would need to perform an in-person inspection of the card's 'light-test' transparency and verify the distinct black-layer core of the cardstock. A physical examination would also confirm if the holographic sheen matches the specific proprietary foil used by The Pokémon Company International.