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Castform - Sunny Form Card Details

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Castform - Sunny Form
Pokemon Surging Sparks - Illustration Rare  ·  2024  ·  #195
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000044956
Subgrades
8.5 Centering
8 Corners
8 Edges
9 Surface
Centering65/35 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersClean corners with minor visible wear & softening. Tiny nicks are visible upon close inspection and more noticeable under magnification.
EdgesEdges have very minimal nicks, fraying, & chipping. Not noticeable upon quick inspection, but after thorough evaluation it is slightly visible.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
Card Notes
Surging Sparks marked a significant moment in the Pokémon TCG's modern era, arriving in late 2024 as the hobby continued its robust growth following years of sustained collector interest. The set introduced fresh competitive strategies while maintaining the visual appeal that drives engagement across casual and serious collectors alike. Illustration Rares, a category that showcases artistic interpretations of Pokémon, became increasingly sought-after during this period as collectors valued the creative presentation alongside gameplay utility. Castform's Sunny Form captures the cheerful, weather-dependent nature central to this Pokémon's design. The Illustration Rare treatment elevates the presentation beyond standard card art, offering collectors a distinctive visual interpretation that celebrates both the character and the artist's vision. Castform enthusiasts and illustration-focused collectors are drawn to these special treatments, which represent the intersection of gameplay relevance and artistic merit.
Market Value
$15.00 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 07, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$7.50
Grade 8-8.5
$15.00
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price data from PriceCharting
Population Insights
2 Total Pop
2 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8.5 THIS SLAB 2
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #2 of 2 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8.5 / 8 / 8 / 9
1 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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