Gallade V Pokémon Trading Card (Lost Origin)

This is a Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) collectible featuring the character Gallade V. It is an Ultra Rare 'Full Art' styled card from the Sword & Shield: Lost Origin expansion set. The card measures approximately 3.5 by 2.5 inches and is constructed from multi-layered cardstock with a holographic finish. The artwork depicts a dynamic, stylized pose of Gallade with a metallic rainbow sheen reflecting across the surface. At the top, the name 'Gallade V' is visible with an HP of 220. The card lists two specific moves: 'Rising Sword' and 'Buster Swing.' Notable features include the black border and the holographic 'V' symbol. In terms of condition, the image shows significantly damaged edges with severe peeling and fraying on both the left and right sides. There appears to be heavy surface wear and potential creasing, which drastically impacts the collectibility and grade of the item. The card likely dates from 2022, based on the Lost Origin release cycle. The bottom left corner shows the set symbol and card number (062/196), confirming its identity within the series.

I have examined the digital representation of this Gallade V (Sword & Shield: Lost Origin #062/196). While the card appears to be an authentic Ultra Rare from the 2022 expansion based on typeface and holo-patterning, its physical condition is catastrophic. I observe severe delamination and structural peeling along the lateral edges, coupled with significant whitening and edge-fraying. These defects categorize the card as 'Damaged' or 'Poor' condition by TCG standards. While a Near Mint copy of this card typically commands a modest market price of $1.50 to $2.00, the extreme wear seen here renders it virtually ungradable and undesirable for serious collectors. The value resides purely as a 'placeholder' or casual play-piece. Market demand for modern ultra-rares is heavily condition-dependent; even minor imperfections can reduce value by 50%, and structural damage like this reduces it to bulk value. Please note that this appraisal is based on visual evidence alone. For definitive authentication, an in-person inspection is required to verify the 'light-test' transparency of the cardstock, the specific surface texture characteristic of V-cards, and to ensure there is no ink re-touching over the damaged areas. No provenance was provided, but for a modern mass-produced item, the lack of third-party grading (PSA/CGC) further limits its ceiling. Due to the cost of shipping exceeding the card's worth, the market value is negligible.