Team Skull Grunt - Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows (Gold Full Art Trainer) [167/147]

Name: Team Skull Grunt - Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows (Gold Full Art Trainer) [167/147]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Gold full art holographic Pokemon Trainer card 'Team Skull Grunt' from the Burning Shadows set, held in hand.

Estimated value

$40 - $120

Rarity

Rare(7/10)

TEAM SKULL GRUNT - SUN & MOON: BURNING SHADOWS (GOLD FULL ART TRAINER) [167/147]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Gold Full Art Supporter Trainer card featuring a male and female Team Skull Grunt from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The card's artwork depicts the two grunts in a dynamic pose, characteristic of their rebellious and eccentric nature. The gold borders and holographic foil give it a premium, collectible appearance, distinguishing it from standard printings.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36, Vegeta - Dramatic Art (Ultra God Mission 5) [UGM5-020 DA], Magikarp - Pokémon Card 151 (Special Art Rare) [080/165].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The 'Team Skull Grunt' card was released as part of the Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows expansion in 2017. Team Skull is the main antagonist organization from the Pokémon Sun and Moon video games. Gold Full Art Trainer cards, like this one, are often sought after by collectors not just for their rarity, but for the elevated aesthetic they bring to popular characters or themes within the Pokémon universe. This specific card reflects the design trends of the 'Sun & Moon' era, which often emphasized vibrant full-art illustrations for special rarity cards.

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

High-value full art cards are frequently counterfeited, particularly those with popular characters or themes.
Image quality prevents close examination of print texture, typical for genuine full art cards.
Lack of back image to verify the card's typical Pokémon back design and print consistency.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Based on the clear visible text, card framing, and holographic pattern, the identification of the card and its rarity tier is strong. However, a complete condition assessment and definitive authenticity check require examination of the card's reverse side and tactile surface details.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Visible card name: 'Team Skull Grunt'.
2Card type: 'TRAINER' and 'Supporter' are clearly visible.
3Artwork style: Gold full art illustration, consistent with Secret Rare printings.
4Holographic pattern: Rainbow/vertical line holo pattern across the entire card face.
5Set/Card number (visible partially): '167/147' indicates a Secret Rare from a 147-card set (Sun & Moon: Burning Shadows).

UNCERTAINTIES

•Unable to inspect card back for authenticity.
•Exact print texture unique to genuine foil cards is not discernible from photos.
•Minor edge wear or print imperfections are difficult to ascertain from the provided images.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide a clear, well-lit image of the card's back to verify authenticity and assess wear.
→Provide a detailed close-up image of the card's texture and surface under angled light.
→Measure the card's centering from front and back for precise condition assessment.
→Check for any visible print lines or indentations on the holographic surface.
→Consider professional grading to get an authenticated grade and detailed condition report.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The card appears to be in excellent condition with no visible creases or heavy surface wear. The corners look sharp, and the centering seems generally good for a card of this type, which is crucial for its value. Closer inspection would be needed to assess minor imperfections like print lines or edge whitening.