Trevenant Pokémon Trading Card (Trick or Trade Halloween Series)

This is a Trevenant Stage 1 Pokémon trading card, numbered 017/196 from the Sword & Shield: Lost Origin set, specifically the 'Trick or Trade' Halloween 2022 edition. The card features a standard rectangular trading card dimensions with rounded corners and a vibrant green-themed Grass-type color scheme. The central artwork by Tojo Oka depicts Trevenant in a dynamic, holographic forest setting. A defining feature of this specific variant is the orange Pikachu-shaped jack-o'-lantern stamp located on the bottom right of the artwork frame, indicating its promotional origin. The text includes the 'Elder Tree Barrier' ability and the 'Giga Impact' attack for 150 damage. The card is manufactured by Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK and dated 2022. Physically, the card appears to be in near-mint condition with crisp edges and corners, though there is a slight visible 'pinking' or upward curvature often associated with holographic foil cards stored in humid environments. The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border. No visible scratches, whitening on edges, or surface creases are present in this view, suggesting high-quality preservation.

I have carefully examined the provided images of this 2022 Trevenant from the Trick or Trade Halloween Series. Based on visual inspection, the card appears authentic, featuring the correct typography, set iconography, and the distinctive Pikachu-shaped jack-o'-lantern stamp specific to this promotional set. The surface displays excellent saturation and the edges remain crisp with no immediate evidence of 'whitening' or surface abrasions, placing it in a Near Mint (NM) category. There is, however, a noticeable 'pinking' or foil curl, which is a common reaction of the holographic layer to atmospheric humidity and typical for this specific print run. Centering is slightly biased toward the right border. From a market perspective, this card is considered a high-volume, low-rarity promotional item. Unlike standard set holographic cards, these were distributed in 'BOO-ster' bundles containing millions of copies. Consequently, the market is saturated, and the card lacks the competitive playability or high-tier collector demand seen in 'Full Art' or 'Secret Rare' variants. Recent comparable sales on secondary markets like TCGPlayer and eBay consistently fall within the $0.25 to $1.00 range for raw copies. While visual cues point to authenticity, a definitive verification would require physical examination to confirm the 'black line' core layer within the card stock and the specific surface texture of the holo-foil. Digital images cannot verify the absence of microscopic surface scratches or the presence of counterfeit printing patterns (rosette patterns) often hidden from low-resolution views. For full authentication, I would recommend a physical inspection using 10x magnification or professional third-party grading by PSA or CGC.