Armarouge - Scarlet & Violet: Wild Force (Holo Rare) [SV5K-011]

Name: Armarouge - Scarlet & Violet: Wild Force (Holo Rare) [SV5K-011]
Brand: mpokemon
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Bottom-up view of a Japanese Armarouge Pokemon card from the Wild Force set showing a holofoil finish and the set code SV5K 011/081 R. - view 1

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Estimated value

$1 - $3

Rarity

Common(2/10)

ARMAROUGE - SCARLET & VIOLET: WILD FORCE (HOLO RARE) [SV5K-011]: IDENTIFICATION

Japanese holofoil trading card featuring Armarouge (Guren'alma) with 140 HP. The artwork by Jiro Sasumo depicts the Fire Warrior Pokémon mid-motion against a volcanic backdrop. This specimen is a 'Rare' (R) rarity tier card, identified by the 'R' stamp in the bottom-left corner and the vertical rainbow holofoil pattern characteristic of the Scarlet & Violet era.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36, Vegeta - Dramatic Art (Ultra God Mission 5) [UGM5-020 DA], Magikarp - Pokémon Card 151 (Special Art Rare) [080/165].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in Japan on January 26, 2024, as part of the 'Wild Force' (SV5K) expansion, which introduced 'Ancient' and 'Future' Paradox Pokémon mechanics. Armarouge first appeared in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet video games (2022) as an evolution of Charcadet, specifically tied to the Auspicious ...

SCARCITY

Common20-40%

CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 188 trading cards items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Mass produced historically
High survival rate
Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

The 2024 'J' regulation mark and set symbol align perfectly with contemporary Japanese releases
Holofoil pattern is consistent with authentic Scarlet & Violet expansion prints

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The set code, card number, and artist attribution are clearly legible in the macro shot, allowing for definitive identification.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Set mark 'SV5K' (Wild Force) visible on bottom left
2Standard Japanese 'Rare' (R) rarity indicator present
3Card number 011/081 is the correct index for Armarouge in this set
4Back of card features the modern 'Post-2001' Japanese Pokemon TCG design

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Place in a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to maintain the 'Mint' status
→Check for factory 'print lines' under a direct light source, which are common in this expansion

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9-10

Grading breakdown

Centering appears excellent on both the front and back (standard for Japanese modern print quality). No visible whitening on the dark blue rear borders usually caused by handling.

Condition

The card exhibits factory-fresh corners and clean edges consistent with the user's 'straight from pack' description. No visible surface scratching or 'silvering' is apparent on the holofoil borders.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$1 - $3

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Who buys this

Casual collectors and master-set builders looking to complete the Wild Force Japanese expansion.

What increases value

•Gem Mint condition potential (PSA 10)
•Popularity of Armarouge as a newer fan-favorite Pokémon

What lowers value

•High print volume of standard Rare cards which caps market ceiling
•Low competitive playability currently reduces demand from TCG players

What makes top-tier examples

•Perfect 50/50 centering
•Absence of factory print lines in the foil

Grade & condition

Modern Japanese cards are prized for their superior quality control; any minor corner nick drops value significantly compared to English counterparts.

Rarity & demand

CommonModerate demandSells quickly

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YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

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What Aligned

User stated 'Japan' origin - confirmed by Japanese text and card back design
User stated 'straight from the pack' - supported by lack of surface wear and sharp corner radius