Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Shrouded Fable Card Value Analysis
Overview
In September 2024, we take a closer look at the most valuable cards from the Pokémon TCG set, Scarlet & Violet – Shrouded Fable. This set features a variety of Gold Hyper Rares, Special Illustration Rares, and Illustration Rares. Notably, the Earthen Vessel Gold Hyper Rare card leads the pack with a market value of $64.89, primarily due to its usefulness in gameplay. However, the absence of highly coveted chase cards might lead to a decrease in the set’s overall value over time.
The Pokémon TCG Market Dynamics
The Pokémon Trading Card Game market is known for its volatility and constant evolution. Over the past couple of years, interest in the hobby has surged, spurred by the 25th Anniversary celebrations, remarkable Sword & Shield-era sets showcasing Alternate Arts, influencer promotions, box breaking events, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which encouraged people to explore new hobbies. During this period, sets that were once abundant became rare and highly sought after. As the initial excitement begins to wane, it’s essential to evaluate the current standing of modern sets.
Monthly Series: Pokémon TCG Value Watch
Every month, I present a new installment in the Pokémon TCG Value Watch series. This series serves as a guide for collectors, offering insights into the availability trends of various cards. Please note, this is not intended as financial advice but as a resource for Pokémon TCG completionists like myself to determine the optimal time to acquire specific cards. Today, we will assess the cards from the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Shrouded Fable set, released in August 2024, and examine their status in September 2024, just a month post-launch.
Top Valued Cards of Scarlet & Violet – Shrouded Fable
The following are the highest-valued cards from the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Shrouded Fable set, with current market values as observed on TCGPlayer:
– Earthen Vessel Gold Hyper Rare 096/064: $64.89
– Fezandipiti ex Special Illustration Rare 092/064: $57.27
– Cassiopeia Special Illustration Rare Trainer Supporter 094/064: $52.24
– Darkness Energy Gold Hyper Rare 098/064: $26.29
– Pecharunt ex Special Illustration Rare 093/064: $24.70
– Persian Illustration Rare 078/064: $24.54
– Pecharunt ex Gold Hyper Rare 095/064: $24.33
– Houndoom Illustration Rare 066/064: $22.56
– Metal Energy Gold Hyper Rare 099/064: $19.39
– Duskull Illustration Rare 068/064: $19.33
– Munkidori ex Special Illustration Rare 091/064: $16.90
– Powerglass Gold Hyper Rare 097/064: $16.06
– Dusknoir Illustration Rare 070/064: $15.81
– Munkidori Illustration Rare 072/064: $13.61
– Dusclops Illustration Rare 069/064: $13.00
Market Insights and Expectations
This marks our initial report on the emerging secondary market for this new Pokémon TCG set. Scarlet & Violet – Shrouded Fable, much like Scarlet & Violet – 151 and Scarlet & Violet – Paldean Fates, is a special set. It is exclusively available in specially branded products rather than traditional booster boxes and loose booster packs. Despite this unique distribution, the set doesn’t quite feel special. The leading chase card, a playable Gold Hyper Rare Item, owes its inflated price to its gameplay significance. However, the absence of cards that truly excite collectors diminishes the set’s allure. While the artwork is visually appealing, particularly the Duskull Illustration Rares, this set might have been better integrated into a mainline series. It resembles Champion’s Path but lacks the Charizard chase cards. Personally, I anticipate a decline in its value.
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