Rayquaza-GX (Rainbow Rare) - SM Cosmic Eclipse [109/108]

Name: Rayquaza-GX (Rainbow Rare) - SM Cosmic Eclipse [109/108]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Close-up of a holographic Pokémon TCG Rayquaza-GX Rainbow Rare trading card from the Cosmic Eclipse expansion.

Estimated value

$15 - $40

Rarity

Rare(7/10)

RAYQUAZA-GX (RAINBOW RARE) - SM COSMIC ECLIPSE [109/108]: IDENTIFICATION

This is an English Pokémon TCG Rayquaza-GX, specifically the Secret Rare 'Rainbow Rare' variant from the Sun & Moon: Cosmic Eclipse expansion. It features holographic patterns across the entire card surface, including the text box, giving it a distinctive iridescent sheen. The card depicts the sky serpent Pokémon in a dynamic pose, releasing an attack. As a GX card, it carries a unique 'GX attack' which can only be used once per game.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36, Magikarp - Pokémon Card 151 (Special Art Rare) [080/165], Alakazam - Expansion Pack (Holo Rare) [No. 065].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The Cosmic Eclipse expansion was released in November 2019, concluding the Sun & Moon series era of the Pokémon TCG before the Sword & Shield series began. Rainbow Rare cards, introduced in the Sun & Moon block, represented some of the rarer chase cards for collectors, often featuring full-art Pokémon with a distinct rainbow-foil treatment over textured artwork. Rayquaza, known as the master of the skies and balancer between Kyogre and Groudon, is a popular Pokémon, frequently receiving special card treatments in the TCG.

SCARCITY

Rare90-95%

CommonLegendary

Exceptional items that serious collectors actively seek. Only a handful appear at major auctions each year.

Rarity 7/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 18 trading cards items at rarity 7 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Few examples at auction yearly
Specialist dealer networks
Strong collector competition

Confidence Factors

The holographic pattern and card text are consistent with genuine Pokémon TCG cards.
The card number (109/108) correctly identifies it as a Secret Rare from Cosmic Eclipse.
Lower-value Rainbow Rare cards are less frequently counterfeited than higher-value ones.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Confidence is strong due to the clear identification of the Pokémon, card type (GX), visible holographic pattern confirming Rainbow Rare status, set symbol, and card numbering. Further assessment of physical condition, crucial for valuation, requires more detailed images.

KEY EVIDENCE

1The card is identified as 'Rayquaza-GX' with HP 180 and is a 'Basic' Pokémon, consistent with Pokémon TCG format.
2It displays the characteristic 'Rainbow Rare' holographic treatment across the entire card face, indicating its rarity.
3The set numeration '109/108' confirms it as a Secret Rare from the Sun & Moon: Cosmic Eclipse expansion.
4The language is English, discernible from the card text and 'Ability' / 'Weakness' labels.
5The visible 'Pokémon-GX rule' text, though partially cut off, aligns with the mechanics introduced for GX cards.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide clear, well-lit images of the card's front and back, out of any sleeve, to assess edge wear and corner condition.
→Submit high-resolution close-ups of the card's surface at an angle to better evaluate any print lines, scratches, or imperfections.
→If considering professional grading, refer to a comprehensive digital scan or high-quality photographic evidence for all grading criteria.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Based on the image, the card appears to be in moderately played to near mint condition. There's visible surface wear, possibly scratching or minor imperfections. Edge wear and corner integrity cannot be fully assessed without clearer, direct images of all sides and the back. Centering seems acceptable, but not perfect.