Honedge - Forbidden Light (Reverse Holo Rare) [47/131]

Name: Honedge - Forbidden Light (Reverse Holo Rare) [47/131]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Honedge Pokémon card from the Forbidden Light set, Reverse Holo, held in a hand.

Estimated value

$1 - $3

Rarity

Average(4/10)

HONEDGE - FORBIDDEN LIGHT (REVERSE HOLO RARE) [47/131]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Pokémon TCG card featuring Honedge, a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon. The card showcases Honedge with its blue cloth, brown hilt, and eye, appearing to rest or float in an ominous, forested setting. The card is a Basic Pokémon, with 60 HP, a Fairy-type weakness signified by the pink orb, a -20 Fighting-type resistance, and a retreat cost of two Colorless Energy. Its single attack, 'Metal Sound,' confuses the opponent's Active Pokémon. The card appears to be in English and is a Reverse Holo variant, indicated by the holographic pattern on the card's artwork area and the set symbol in the bottom left.

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SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Honedge was introduced in Generation VI of the Pokémon games, first appearing in Pokémon X and Y. Its design is based on medieval enchanted swords, particularly those found in European folklore. The 'Forbidden Light' set, part of the Sun & Moon series, was released in May 2018. This particular set was known for introducing Ultra Beasts and bringing interesting new mechanics and art styles to the Pokémon TCG meta at the time of its release. Honedge represents a blend of historical weaponry and fantasy creature design.

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

Commonly produced card with no features prone to frequent counterfeiting.
Standard card design and print quality visible match known authentic examples.
The holographic pattern visible aligns with legitimate Reverse Holo cards from the era.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The identification of the Pokémon, set, card number, and variant is clear from the visible text and holographic pattern. Image clarity is sufficient to confirm these details, enabling a strong confidence level.

KEY EVIDENCE

1The card clearly identifies itself as 'BASIC Honedge' with 60 HP.
2The set symbol and card number 'A 47/131' confirm it is from the Sun & Moon - Forbidden Light expansion.
3The visible holographic effect over the artwork area indicates this is a Reverse Holo variant.
4The language is English, confirmed by the text 'Metal Sound' and 'Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.'
5Artist credit 'Miki Kudo' is visible at the bottom of the card.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide clear, high-resolution images of the card's back to assess edge wear and potential print flaws.
→Examine the surface under angled light to detect any scratches or indentations.
→Measure the centering of the card's borders from the back for a more accurate condition assessment.
→Verify the set symbol for 'Forbidden Light' against known authentic examples to ensure authenticity of the set and card number combination.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The card appears to be in moderately played to near mint condition. While the image quality isn't perfect for precise grading, there are no immediately visible major creases, tears, or significant edge wear. The centering appears decent from the front. Detailed inspection of corners and surface under better light would be needed for a definitive assessment.