Japanese Altaria ex (046/066 RR) - Scarlet & Violet: Ancient Roar

This is an authentic Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring the Pokémon Altaria ex, designated as card number 046/066 from the 'Ancient Roar' (sv4M) expansion released in late 2023. The card is a Double Rare (RR) rarity, identifiable by its holistic holographic finish and 'ex' silver-styled border. The artwork, illustrated by Saki Hayashiro, depicts Altaria in a dynamic pose with its characteristic blue body and white, cloud-like plumage set against a vibrant, multi-colored background with diagonal 'stellar' holographic light patterns. It is categorized as a Stage 1 Evolved Dragon-type Pokémon with 260 HP. Key features include the 'Humming Heal' ability and the 'Luminous Blast' attack. The card is printed on standard high-quality Japanese cardstock, which is thinner and has a different silver-border aesthetic compared to International versions. Condition-wise, the card appears to be in 'Near Mint' to 'Mint' raw condition, with sharp corners and no visible surface scratches, though slight silvering on the edges is a common production trait for this era of Japanese cards. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left, which is a common manufacturing variance.