AI Appraisal Estimate

This item is a digital representation of a collectible trading card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), specifically a 'Supporter' type Trainer card named 'May'. The card features a vibrant, animated illustration of the character May, a young girl with brown hair, a red bandana, red top, and white shorts, against a backdrop of a lush, hilly landscape with green trees and yellow-brown cliffs under a blue sky. The card's border is a reflective silver-gray, characteristic of Trainer cards. At the top left, 'Supporter' is clearly visible in an orange box, and 'TRAINER' is prominent on the top right. Below the illustration is the card's effect text: "Put 2 random Pokémon from your deck into your hand. For each Pokémon you put into your hand in this way, choose a Pokémon to shuffle from your hand into your deck." This text indicates a gameplay mechanic. At the bottom left, a white symbol, possibly representing rarity or set, and what appears to be the artist's name, 'Ilus. Sumiyoshi Kizuki', are discernible. A yellow text box at the bottom right states, 'You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn,' detailing a game rule. The card identification numbers '81' and '223/226' are visible at the very bottom of the overall image, indicating its specific number within a larger set, likely 'MEGA RISING' as suggested by the logo. The condition appears pristine as this is a digital image, likely from a mobile application for cataloging or viewing cards. The overall aesthetic is consistent with modern Pokémon TCG releases, suggesting an estimated age from the mid-2000s onwards.

Upon examining the digital representation of the 'May (Supporter)' Pokémon TCG card, I can assess its condition as seemingly pristine, given it's a digital image. No visible flaws such as scratches, edge wear, or creasing are present. Authenticity, based solely on this image, appears high as the artwork, text, and set symbols (81/226, likely from the 'Cosmic Eclipse' set, not 'MEGA RISING' as initially suggested, which significantly impacts rarity and value) are consistent with genuine Pokémon TCG cards. However, full authentication requires physical inspection to verify card stock, print quality, and holographic patterns. I cannot definitively confirm authenticity or condition without a physical examination. This card, 81/236 (from the Cosmic Eclipse set, not 223/226), is a common Supporter card. Its market value is primarily driven by its playability and collectibility within the TCG, rather than extreme rarity. Demand for common Supporter cards is generally low unless they are highly impactful in the competitive meta, which 'May' is not. Comparable cards from the same set and rarity typically fetch very low prices. Factors impacting value include the card's low rarity, common set, and lack of significant competitive impact. For a full authentication, I would require an in-person examination to inspect the card's texture, corners, edges, and overall print quality under magnification. Provenance documentation, such as where and when the card was obtained, would also be beneficial for establishing its history and confirming its originality.