Gardevoir EX (Full Art) - XY BREAKpoint [116/114]

Name: Gardevoir EX (Full Art) - XY BREAKpoint [116/114]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Full art holographic Pokémon TCG Gardevoir EX card from the XY BREAKpoint set, held in a hand.

Estimated value

$15 - $40

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

COLLECTOR'S BREAKDOWN: GARDEVOIR EX (FULL ART) - XY BREAKPOINT [116/114]

This is a Full Art Gardevoir EX card from the Pokémon TCG XY BREAKpoint expansion. It features stunning holographic effects and detailed artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, depicting the Psychic-type Pokémon Gardevoir with a vibrant background. The card's gold border and textured surface are characteristic of Full Art cards, which showcase the Pokémon and its environment across the entire card face, making it highly visually appealing to collectors.

CULTURAL CARD LORE

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology / FolkloreAncient to modern

Gardevoir's design and protective nature can be linked to spirits or guardians in Japanese folklore that emphasize loyalty and emotional connection.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The collection and appreciation of character art, forming a 'gallery' within a binder or display case.
•Strategic deck building and competitive play within the Pokémon Trading Card Game community.

Meaning Through Time

Early 2000s (Generation III)

Gardevoir was introduced as a powerful Psychic-type, known for its elegance and dedication.

Mid-2010s (XY era)

With the introduction of Mega Evolution and EX cards, Gardevoir gained new forms and increased competitive relevance, becoming a staple in many tournament decks.

CARD HISTORY & PRINT RUNS

The XY BREAKpoint expansion was released in February 2016 and was known for introducing new Pokémon BREAK cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon. Full Art EX cards like this Gardevoir were highly sought after upon release due to their unique aesthetic and rarity, adding a collector's element beyond just gameplay utility. Gardevoir, first introduced in Generation III, is a fan-favorite, known for its strong psychic abilities and protective nature, often reflecting in its portrayals in the TCG.

COLLECTOR INTEL

Mitsuhiro Arita, the artist for this Gardevoir EX, is one of the original and most celebrated Pokémon card illustrators, known for designing the iconic Charizard Base Set card.

Gardevoir is known in the Pokémon lore as 'The Embrace Pokémon' and is said to possess the ability to see into the future and protect its Trainer at any cost.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Uncommon70-80%

CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Typical Characteristics

Limited production
Named makers
Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

Image quality prevents clear inspection of potential print lines, holo pattern consistency, or texture, which are common indicators of authenticity for Full Art cards.
While the card itself is common enough not to be widely counterfeited at high quality, lower-quality fake versions exist.
The lack of a clear view of the card's back and edges makes a full assessment of authenticity challenging.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Confidence is good as the card is clearly identifiable by its name, set symbol, and card number. The Full Art characteristics are visible, aligning with expectations for this specific card. However, precise condition assessment is limited by image clarity.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Clearly identifiable as Gardevoir EX (Basic) from the artwork and name.
2Set number 116/114 clearly indicates it is a Secret Rare Full Art from the XY BREAKpoint expansion.
3The gold border and holographic treatment are consistent with Full Art EX cards from the XY era.
4Artist credit 'Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita' is visible.
5The copyright year '©2016 Pokémon' aligns with the release of the BREAKpoint set.

UNCERTAINTIES

•Centering (especially on the back, which is not visible) is a key factor not fully assessable.
•Exact surface condition for potential minor scratches or imperfections cannot be judged from the image quality.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide clear, well-lit images of the card's front and back, removed from any sleeves.
→Close-up images of all four corners and edges to assess wear.
→An image under angled light to check for surface imperfections or print lines.
→A macro shot of the card's texture to confirm proper printing for a Full Art card.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The card visually appears to be in relatively good condition from what is discernible. There might be some very minor corner wear on the bottom left and top right, and centering seems slightly off to the left, but without high-resolution close-ups of the edges, corners, and surface, a definitive grade is impossible. The gloss appears intact, with no major creases or bends visible.

Surface

The card exhibits a full art holographic surface, displaying a rainbow-like shimmer under light. The gold border suggests it's a Full Art EX rarity. The surface appears to have a subtle texture characteristic of these types of cards, though not clearly visible in this image.

Weight & feel

As a standard Pokémon trading card, it feels lightweight yet rigid. The special holographic coating adds a slight but imperceptible increase in thickness compared to non-holo cards.