Kingdra Holofoil Pokémon Trading Card - Sun & Moon Burning Shadows (31/147)

This is a standard-sized (2.5 by 3.5 inches) collectible trading card featuring the Stage 2 Dragon Pokémon, Kingdra. The card is from the 'Burning Shadows' expansion of the Sun & Moon series, released in 2017. It features dynamic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, depicting Kingdra within a swirling underwater vortex. A prominent feature is the holofoil pattern across the art window, showing a rainbow spectrum when caught in the light. The card possesses a distinct yellow border, a blue-hued text area indicative of its Water-type classification, and displays 140 HP. Key gameplay text includes the attacks 'Brine' and 'Tornado Shot.' Condition-wise, the card appears to be in 'Near Mint' to 'Lightly Played' state based on the front view; the corners show slight softening, and there is a very minor whitening or nicking visible on the top edge and bottom right corner. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom borders. The surface shows high clarity in the holofoil without deep visible scratching from this angle. Notable markings include the set symbol (a flame/shadow icon) and the collection number 31/147 located at the bottom left.

I have conducted a visual examination of this Kingdra Holofoil (31/147) from the Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows expansion. The card features the signature artwork of Mitsuhiro Arita with the correct font metrics, energy symbols, and holofoil saturation consistent with authentic 2017 Pokémon TCG production. Based on the provided imagery, the card presents in 'Near Mint' to 'Lightly Played' condition. I observed minor corner softening and slight whitening on the top edge and bottom-right corner. The centering is noticeably shifted toward the bottom and left, which would preclude a 'Gem Mint' grade from professional services like PSA or CGC. This specific Kingdra is a Rare Holofoil, not a Full Art or Secret Rare, which limits its ceiling in the secondary market. Current market data for Burning Shadows holofoils shows high supply, though Kingdra retains moderate demand due to Arita's popular art style and its utility in 'retro' format deck building. Comparables for raw copies in this condition typically range from $3 to $8. While the visual indicators—including the set symbol and number alignment—point toward authenticity, a digital image cannot confirm the 'rosette' print pattern under 60x magnification or the presence of the internal black ink layer. A physical inspection is required to verify surface texture and flexibility to rule out high-quality proxies. For full valuation certainty, I recommend professional grading to lock in condition and guarantee the card's provenance.