Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) [Chilling Reign 171/198]

Name: Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) [Chilling Reign 171/198]
Brand: kingman
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A Shadow Rider Calyrex V Alternate Art Pokemon card from the Chilling Reign set held in a hand against a green background. - view 1

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Estimated value

$45 - $85

Rarity

Rare(7/10)

SHADOW RIDER CALYREX V (ALTERNATE FULL ART) [CHILLING REIGN 171/198]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Pokémon TCG card featuring Shadow Rider Calyrex V with 'Special Illustration' artwork by artist 5ban Graphics. The card is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with 210 HP, identified by set code 'E' and card number 171/198 from the Chilling Reign expansion. The artwork utilizes a full-bleed holographic finish with distinct vertical 'rainbow' light refractions characteristic of the Sword & Shield era's Alternate Art prints.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Dialga GX - Forbidden Light (Hyper Rare) [164/156], Alolan Golem GX - Crimson Invasion (Hyper Rare) [113/111], Charizard VSTAR - VSTAR Universe (RRR) [s12a-014/172].

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Celtic FolkloreIron Age

Calyrex's large cranium and crown-like growth echo themes of the 'Horned God' or Cernunnos, associated with fertility and the wild.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Competitive TCG tournament play, where this card was utilized for its 'Shadow Mist' disruption attack to lock out Special Energy.

Meaning Through Time

2021-Present

Represents the shift in Pokemon collecting toward 'Alternate Art' aesthetics over traditional gameplay utility.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in June 2021 as part of the SWSH06 Chilling Reign set, this card commemorates the introduction of the Crown Tundra legendary Pokémon from the Sword & Shield video game DLC. The 'Alternate Art' or 'Special Art' sub-tier emerged during this era as a high-chase rarity, significantly driving ...

COLLECTOR INTEL

Calyrex's design is based on the hare and royalty, while its Shadow Rider form integrates Spectrier, echoing the 'King of Bountiful Harvests' lore from the 2020 Crown Tundra expansion.

The pull rate for Alternate Art V cards in Chilling Reign was approximately 1 in 150 packs, leading to the set being nicknamed 'Chilling Pain' by the collector community.

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 29 trading cards items at rarity 7 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Few examples at auction yearly
Specialist dealer networks
Strong collector competition

Confidence Factors

Font weight and set iconography align with 2021 production standards

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to the clear visibility of the set number, artist credit, and the distinctive holographic pattern that is difficult to replicate accurately in counterfeits.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Place in a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to preserve the stated mint condition

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9-10

Grading breakdown

Corners appear sharp with no visible whitening on the front; centering is approximately 60/40 bottom-to-top, which may prevent a Gem Mint 10 grade but remains within Mint 9 parameters.

Condition

The card appears to have clean edges and sharp corners consistent with the user's 'Mint' description. Centering looks slightly heavy toward the bottom edge, though horizontal alignment is stable. Surface shows no visible scratches or print lines in the provided lighting.