Dratini - Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows (Reverse Holo) [84/147]

Name: Dratini - Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows (Reverse Holo) [84/147]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Pokémon TCG Dratini Reverse Holo card from Burning Shadows with a serpentine Pokémon in an underwater scene.

Estimated value

$1 - $5

Rarity

Average(4/10)

DRATINI - SUN & MOON: BURNING SHADOWS (REVERSE HOLO) [84/147]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Dratini Basic Pokémon card, specifically the Reverse Holo variant from the Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows expansion. The artwork by Hitoshi Ariga depicts Dratini in an aquatic scene, surrounded by coral. At 60 HP, it has one attack, 'Tail Smack' for 10 damage, and an ability 'Signs of Evolution' which allows the player to search their deck for Dratini, Dragonair, and Dragonite. Being a Reverse Holo, the art box itself is non-holographic, with the rest of the card's surface showing the characteristic rainbow foil pattern.

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SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The 'Burning Shadows' expansion was released in August 2017 as part of the seventh generation of Pokémon TCG sets, drawing from the Pokémon Sun and Moon video games. Dratini, as one of the original 151 Pokémon and the first stage of the popular Dragonite evolutionary line, has always held a ...

SCARCITY

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 125 trading cards items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

The card shows standard visual markers for a legitimate Pokémon TCG card from the Sun & Moon era.
Dratini, while popular, is not a high-value card that is frequently counterfeited in its common or uncommon variants.
The holographic pattern and print quality visible align with genuine products.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

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Card Specialist

High confidence in identification of the card and its variant based on clear text, numerical identifiers, and the distinct holographic pattern visible in the primary image.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Identifiable as Pokémon TCG card, English language.
2Character name 'Dratini' clearly visible.
3Set designation (Sun & Moon era symbols) and card number '84/147' and set symbol for Burning Shadows identifiable.
4Holographic sheen consistent with Reverse Holo variant.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide clearer, well-lit images of the card's front and back on a neutral background to assess centering and any subtle surface wear.
→Examine edges and corners closely under magnification for any chipping or whitening.
→Confirm the card's authenticity and condition by comparing with known examples on reputable card databases (e.g., TCGplayer, Bulbapedia).

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Based on the image, the card appears to be in reasonably good condition, with no immediate signs of creasing, heavy scratching, or significant edge wear. The centering looks acceptable, though a precise assessment would require a view of the back.