Guzma (Textured Holofoil) [Hidden Fates Shiny Vault #SV84/SV94]

Guzma (Textured Holofoil) [Hidden Fates Shiny Vault #SV84/SV94]

Set: Sun & Moon: Hidden Fates — Shiny Vault
Card Number: SV84/SV94
Year: 2019
Rarity: Shiny Ultra Rare (Full Art)
Card Type: Trainer — Supporter
Variant: Textured Holofoil
Illustrator: Hitoshi Ariga
Condition: Raw (Ungraded)

About This Card

This is the Shiny Vault full-art printing of Guzma from Sun & Moon: Hidden Fates, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. Rather than appearing on the standard Hidden Fates checklist, this card belongs to the ultra-popular Shiny Vault subset — identified by its unique “SV” numbering and coveted by collectors completing the massive master vault set. Ariga’s artwork perfectly captures Team Skull’s infamous leader in his signature thumbs-down pose, giving this card enduring crossover appeal between casual fans, character collectors, and competitive players. Authentic copies feature a distinct fingerprint-like etched texture mapped precisely across the artwork — smooth, flat copies with an aggressive vertical rainbow shine are a strong counterfeit indicator.

Why This Card?

• Shiny Vault Pedigree: Part of the ultra-popular Hidden Fates Shiny Vault subset with unique SV numbering — a highly coveted card for collectors pursuing the master vault set.
• Iconic Character Appeal: Guzma is one of the most charismatic and beloved villains in the Pokémon franchise. Character collectors heavily target full-art Trainer cards of fan-favorite antagonists, giving this card lasting demand.
• Hitoshi Ariga Artwork: A beautifully illustrated full-art card capturing Guzma’s signature thumbs-down pose with premium textured holofoil finish.
• Raw & Gradeable: This card is ungraded. Check silver borders for clean alignment and inspect back corners against a dark surface for micro-whitening. The Hidden Fates print run was known for occasional vertical print lines and silver chipping straight from the pack.
• Textured Authenticity: Genuine copies have a tactile fingerprint-like etched texture across the artwork. Smooth, flat copies with a vertical rainbow sheen are likely counterfeits — always verify before purchasing.

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