Hippowdon Lv.45 - Diamond & Pearl Base Set (Rare Holo) [29/130]

Name: Hippowdon Lv.45 - Diamond & Pearl Base Set (Rare Holo) [29/130]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Pokémon TCG Hippowdon Lv.45 Holo Rare card from the Diamond & Pearl set.

Estimated value

$2 - $10

Rarity

Average(4/10)

HIPPOWDON LV.45 - DIAMOND & PEARL BASE SET (RARE HOLO) [29/130]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Pokémon trading card featuring Hippowdon, a Ground-type Pokémon, in its Lv. 45 form. The artwork depicts Hippowdon with its mouth wide open, surrounded by its signature sand-like features. It indicates 110 HP and two attacks: 'Vacuum Up' and 'Sand Eject'. The card displays the evolution stage (Stage 1 from Hippopotas), its weight and height, and flavor text about its attack methods. The set symbol suggests it's from the Diamond & Pearl era.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Dewott - Black & White "Noble Victories" (Japanese) [023/L-P], Iron Moth - Scarlet & Violet: Paradox Rift (Holo Rare) [028/182], Lugia (Japanese) - 25th Anniversary Collection [s8a 005/028].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The Pokémon TCG Diamond & Pearl Base Set was released in 2007, marking the introduction of Generation IV Pokémon into the card game. Hippowdon is a prominent Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, known for its powerful sand-based abilities. Cards from this era, particularly Holo Rares, represent a nostalgic period for many collectors and players who grew up with the Nintendo DS games and anime. This particular card was among the first appearances of many Sinnoh Pokémon in the TCG.

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 138 trading cards items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

This is a common card, making counterfeiting less profitable.
The card shows typical print characteristics of an official Pokémon card.
The overall design and text match known authentic cards from the Diamond & Pearl era.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Confidence is high based on clear identification of card name, HP, set symbol, card number, and artist. High-resolution images of the back and closer views of the surface would further solidify the condition assessment.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Character: Hippowdon Lv.45
2HP: 110
3Set Code and Card Number: 29/130 (visible in bottom right)
4Set Symbol: Diamond & Pearl era symbol (visible next to 'HP110' and under card art)
5Rarity: Implied Holo Rare by card number and shine, and confirmed by set list (29/130 is a Holo Rare)
6Language: English (based on text)

UNCERTAINTIES

•The overall image resolution is not high enough to thoroughly inspect surface scratches or minor edge wear.
•Without a clear view of the card's back, centering on all sides and potential whitening cannot be accurately assessed.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide clear, high-resolution images of the front, back, and close-ups of all four corners and edges.
→Take images under direct, angled light to reveal any surface indentations or scratches.
→Measure the card's centering to assess its grade potential more accurately.
→Submit the card to a professional grading service for authentication and a precise condition grade.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The card appears to be in reasonably good condition from the visible angle. Edge wear and corner damage are not immediately apparent, but without closer inspection of the back and all edges, a precise condition cannot be determined. The centering appears slightly off, with the left border being thinner than the right, a common manufacturing variance.