quaquaval pokemon card TCG - ex Promo Full Art Holo SVP 035 Placeholder Image Provided PSA 10 Quaquaval ex SVP

Actual card photographed is the one you receive

That said, always collect what you love first the emotional satisfaction of being a fan-collector helps when you hold long-term

Ive acquired a raw copy recently and realized that the texture on the back is definitely different from a typical Japanese Pokemon card, where the back is more matte

Scarlet & Violet - Stella Miracle releases July 19, 2024

If you have a card that you expect is worth more than $100, Pratte recommends getting it graded by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)

For context, thats a fraction of what the marquee SV base alts cost, even though Great Tusk was equally rare (card #246/198 secret rare)