Latias ex (Temporal Forces 076/162)

This is a Pokémon Trading Card featuring the Legendary Pokémon Latias in its 'ex' form, originating from the Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces expansion released in 2024. The card is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch trading card featuring a holofoil finish. The artwork depicts Latias in a dynamic flying pose against a vibrant purple and pink background, with swirling energy effects. Notable text includes a Hit Point (HP) value of 210, the 'Skyliner' Ability, and the 'Eon Blade' attack, which deals 200 damage. The bottom-left corner displays the set symbol (a stylized clock/gear icon), the rarity (Double Rare denoted by two black stars), and the card number 076/162. Regarding condition, the card appears to be in raw, ungradable condition from this angle; there is visible surface wear, particularly along the bottom edge where several large white chips or 'silvering' marks are present. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the right border. The card is being handled with bare hands without a protective sleeve, which may impact its long-term mint-condition prospects.

I have examined the provided image of the Latias ex (076/162) from the 2024 Temporal Forces expansion. Based on my visual inspection, the card appears authentic with correct typography and the correct Double Rare holofoil sheen; however, final authentication requires physical verification of the surface texture and light-transmission properties. The card is in 'Played' or 'Lightly Played' condition. I note significant silvering and chipping along the bottom edge and right-hand side, likely resulting from poor factory cutting or improper handling. The centering is visually skewed toward the right border. Furthermore, the handling of the card without a protective sleeve suggests potential surface scratches not fully visible in the image. This specific card is a standard 'Double Rare' (RR), which is the base rarity level for ex cards in this set. Unlike the 'Special Illustration Rare' versions of cards in this expansion which command high premiums, this version is highly accessible. Market data shows a high supply for this specimen, with 'Near Mint' copies currently trading around $3.00-$4.00. Due to the visible edge wear and centering issues seen here, its value is adjusted downward. For a definitive valuation, I would need to inspect the card under magnification for surface indentations and confirm the integrity of the back surface. Scientific testing is not generally required for modern cards of this value, but professional grading by PSA or CGC would be needed to verify a specific condition grade independently.