Pokemon TCG Japanese Voltorb (Marumain) Trading Card Appraisal
Category: Collectible Trading Card
Description
This is a Japanese language Pokemon trading card featuring the character Voltorb, known as 'Marumain' (マルマイン) in Japanese, which evolves into Electrode. The card is primarily red, white, and yellow with an illustration of Voltorb against a fiery background. The card is rectangular with rounded corners, consistent with standard trading card dimensions. It features text in Japanese detailing the character's name, HP (90), and two attacks: 'Pom Pom Chain' (ポムポムチェイン) which does 20+ damage, and 'Eleki Ball' (エレキポール) which does 70 damage. There is also smaller text indicating game mechanics and potentially set information. The card shows power requirements for the attacks and a weak point indicator. The card appears to be in good condition with no immediately visible creases or surface damage. It is housed within a clear plastic protective sleeve. The overall quality of the card seems to be of standard trading card manufacturing.
Appraisal Report
Based on my visual examination of the provided image, this item is a Japanese Pokémon TCG card, specifically Voltorb ('Marumain') from the 2021 Sun & Moon 'Start Deck 100' series, card number 067/414. The card appears to be in near-mint to mint condition, housed in a protective sleeve, with sharp corners and no visible creases, whitening, or surface scratches. Based on the standard printing quality and layout, it appears authentic to this set. However, a definitive authentication would require in-person inspection to assess card stock, print registration, and texture, which cannot be confirmed from an image alone. This particular Voltorb is a common, non-holographic card from a widely released, modern introductory product. The market for such modern common cards is saturated, and demand is primarily from players or set collectors rather than investors. Its value is consequently low. Comparable sales for ungraded, near-mint copies of this specific card on platforms like eBay and dedicated TCG marketplaces consistently fall in the lower end of the market. The high availability and low rarity are the most significant factors defining its modest value.
Appraisal Value
$0.25 - $1.00