Market outlook
Declining Outlook 6/10
20.8% drop in last 30 days per SportsCardInvestor data, post-hype correction for Crown Zenith secrets amid Scarlet/Violet era shift
Next months. Continued soft prices or stabilization at $60-80 raw NM over next 3-6 months
Long term. Moderate appreciation potential for graded 10s to $400+ in 1-3 years as nostalgic SWSH chase, but raw copies likely flat
History
Origin Forme Dialga is the Primal Dialga, a temporal Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond/Pearl and Pokémon Platinum games. Dialga, the Legendary Pokémon of time and Steel/Dragon-type, reverts to its aggressive Origin Forme when enraged or time-disrupted. This VSTAR card from Crown Zenith captures its gold secret rare artwork by AKIRA EGAWA, highlighting its significance as a powerful meta-relevant card in Pokémon TCG with strong metal-type attacks.
First released January 20, 2023, in the Sword & Shield: Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery set expansion
- Features VSTAR mechanic: opponent takes 2 Prize cards on KO
- Galarian Gallery Secret Rare with stunning gold holo variant GG68/GG70
- Part of Crown Zenith's finale set for Sword & Shield era, known for high-end chase cards
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Sword & Shield: Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Medium
- Galarian Gallery Secret with gold holo finish
- Low pull rate in Crown Zenith booster boxes
- Limited to English print run as set finale
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering on gold holo pattern, edges for print lines or dings common in Galarian Gallery cards, surface for scratches on foil, corners for whitening; NM cards often have slight off-centering
Storage. Use semi-rigid or top-loader with sleeve in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; avoid stacking heavy decks on it
Authenticity. Verify holo pattern matches official gold Secret Rare sheen, check font alignment and card stock thickness; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect VSTAR rule text; use UV light for hologram verification or consult graded/graded for grading
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