TCGAI.PRO Darkrai VSTAR 2023 · Crown Zenith · #GG50/GG70
9.0 Mint
Cen
9
Cor
8.5
Edg
7.5
Sur
7.5
Consider
Darkrai VSTAR card, TCGAI Score 9.0

Certificate #C7C5F401B603 · Pokémon

Darkrai VSTAR

Crown Zenith · #GG50/GG70 · 2023

Mint Consider

Consider. Send it if a 9 is still worth more than the fee.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Front No flaws
Back No flaws
Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check Front Back
Centering 9 10
Corners 10 8.5
Edges 10 7.5
Surface 10 7.5
Whitening 10 8
Holo / foil 10 10

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 9

$800

1 sale

Raw, ungraded

$108

$71.00 – $150 · 3 listings

Grading premium

+643%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade Average Range and sales
Raw $108 $71.00 – $150 · 3 listings
Grade 10 $800 1 sale

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Muestra insuficiente (graded=0, validListings=6, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Crown Zenith cards maintain steady value post-SWSH era, with gallery arts showing resilience despite Scarlet/Violet shift.

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations around $40-50 raw

Long term. Holds value for high-grade copies, potential 10-20% appreciation if SWSH nostalgia peaks

History

Darkrai is a Legendary Dark-type Pokémon from the Pokémon series, introduced in Generation IV (Diamond/Pearl). Known as the 'Pitch-Black Pokémon,' it induces nightmares and is associated with the New Moon Island legend, embodying fear and darkness with abilities like Bad Dreams that damage sleeping opponents.

First released in the Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield – Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery subset in February 2023 in English.

  • This GG50/GG70 card features stunning full art by Gymno from the Galarian Gallery, a special subset of Crown Zenith celebrating the Sword & Shield era.
  • Darkrai VSTAR is a high-power Darkness-type attacker with a devastating 280 HP and a 'Nightmare Aura' attack that discards energy from opponents.
  • Crown Zenith was the final Sword & Shield set, highly sought after for its gallery arts and etchings.

Rarity and print run

Tier
Ultra Rare
Print run
Medium
First printed in
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
  • Galarian Gallery subset pull rate ~1:72 packs
  • GG50/GG70 double secret rare slot increases chase factor
  • Crown Zenith's end-of-era status boosts desirability

Collector notes

Condition. Inspect centering on the intricate full art borders, check for print lines or scratches on Darkrai's ethereal design, surface holo scratches common on VSTAR foils, edge whitening from sleeves.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or Dragon Shield sleeves with top loaders, store upright in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent holo fading.

Authenticity. Verify black market holo pattern and sharp text alignment, check card weight and flex (fakes often too rigid), use UV light for holo authenticity, compare to official scans on Pokémon TCG database.

Sources: pricecharting.com, fanaticscollect.com, misprint.com, tcgplayer.com, pokedata.io

Card details

Name
Darkrai VSTAR
Game
Pokémon
Set
Crown Zenith (GG70)
Number
GG50/GG70
Year
2023
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Galarian Gallery
Language
English
Manufacturer
Pokemon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK
Illustrator
Pani Kobayashi
Identification
Matched on eBay
Certificate
#C7C5F401B603
Graded on
Apr 27, 2026
Views
227

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