Pokemon TCG Garagara (Marowak) Japanese Trading Card HP 120 Appraisal
Category: Trading Card
Description
The item is a Japanese language Pokémon trading card featuring the character Garagara, also known as Marowak. The card has a horizontal orientation and features artwork depicting the Pokémon in a rocky, arid environment. The illustration style is consistent with the official Pokémon trading card game artwork. The card exhibits an orange and brown color scheme, with a silver border surrounding the illustration. The top left corner displays a circular icon with a smaller image of the Pokémon. To the right of the icon, the name "ガラガラ" (Garagara) is printed in Japanese characters. Below the name, a smaller line of Japanese text is present, though difficult to fully decipher. In the upper right corner, the text "HP 120" is displayed, indicating the Pokémon's Hit Points. Below the illustration, a section indicates the Pokémon's abilities and attacks printed in Japanese. The first ability, "ボーンスロー" (Bone Throw), has a damage value of 30. The second attack, "そこぢから" (Power Up), has a damage value of 120. Below the attacks, there are symbols indicating weakness (Water, x2) and resistance (Lightning). The bottom of the card contains standard trading card information, including copyright details and potentially a set symbol or numbering. The front of the card is enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve, which may present some minor glare or reflections, but the card appears to be in good overall condition with edge wear or surface damage not clearly visible in the image. The art style suggests it's likely from a modern era of the Pokémon TCG.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the provided image of the Japanese Pokémon TCG Garagara (Marowak) card with HP 120. Based on the visual evidence, the card appears to be an authentic Japanese issue from a modern era of the Pokémon TCG, likely a common or uncommon rarity based on typical set structures and the absence of holographic treatment. The artwork and layout are consistent with official releases. The card is housed in a plastic sleeve, which makes it difficult to definitively assess the condition without physical inspection; however, from the image, I do not observe significant visible damage such as creasing, heavy edge wear, or surface scratching, suggesting at least Near Mint potential, though a thorough examination outside the sleeve is necessary. Authenticity verification based solely on images is limited. A physical inspection is required to verify the card stock, print quality, and potential for counterfeiting. Checking for provenance documentation (e.g., source of acquisition, set information) and potentially microscopic analysis of the printing could further aid in verification. Market conditions for common and uncommon Japanese TCG cards from modern sets are generally low unless they are specific, highly sought-after variants or from particularly rare sets, which does not appear to be the case here based on the visible details. Comparables for this specific Garagara (Marowak) card point to it being a readily available card with low demand among collectors due to its common/uncommon rarity, readily available nature, and lack of competitive play significance or iconic status. Factors significantly impacting value are primarily the card's condition (which appears good but needs confirmation) and definitive authentication. Without these confirmed, the value remains minimal.
Appraisal Value
$1-5