Liepard V (104/198) - Chilling Reign Expansion

This is a ‘Liepard V’ Ultra Rare card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically from the Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign expansion released in June 2021. The card features a standard credit card-sized 2.5 x 3.5-inch footprint, printed on a multi-layered cardstock with a glossy, holographic finish. The artwork by Ayaka Yoshida depicts the Pokémon Liepard in a dynamic, full-frame motion pose with vibrant purples, pinks, and yellow accents set against an abstract forest background. Key identifying markings include the card number 104/198, the Chilling Reign set symbol (a mountain/crown icon) in the bottom-left corner, and the artist credit. The card text includes the 'Hidden Claw' ability and the 'Shadow Ripper' attack, which deals 110 damage. Regarding condition, the card appears to be housed in a clear protective plastic penny sleeve. Visible inspection through the sleeve shows clean edges and no immediate signs of surface scratching, corner peeling, or creasing, though centering appears slightly heavy on the right side. The silver holographic border is characteristic of 'V' series cards from this generation. The overall craftsmanship reflects the high-quality industrial printing standards of The Pokémon Company International.

I have examined the digital representation of the Liepard V (104/198) from the Pokémon Sword & Shield: Chilling Reign expansion. The card appears to be authentic based on the correct typography, set symbols, and the characteristic holographic pattern seen on standard Ultra Rare 'V' cards from this era. The surfaces appear clean and well-protected. Consistent with your observation, the centering is slightly biased toward the right border (approximately 60/40), which is common for modern print runs but prevents it from achieving a 'perfect' grading score from third-party services. The current market for ultra-rare cards like Liepard V is highly liquid but dominated by supply. As a non-Full Art 'V' variant, this card is considered a 'hit' but is relatively common compared to Secret Rares. Current market comparables on platforms like TCGPlayer and eBay 'Sold' listings show consistent transactions in the $1.50 to $3.00 range for raw near-mint copies. Its value is driven more by collectors seeking to complete the Chilling Reign master set than by competitive play demand. While the card shows no signs of counterfeit reproduction (such as incorrect font kerning or 'flat' non-holo surfaces), a definitive authentication requires physical inspection. Without handling the item, I cannot verify the specific weight, surface texture, or 'light test' transparency of the cardstock. A full authentication would involve examining the blue core layer of the cardstock and using a jeweler’s loupe to verify the rosette printing pattern to ensure it is not a high-quality scan-print forgery.