Greavard STANDARD PSA 10
Violet ex · Japanese Print · Card #087
Japanese name: ボチ
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Japanese version
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We source Japanese PSA 10 copies separately — typical turnaround 7–14 days once someone requests this language.
Card Background & Set Context
Violet ex (sv1v) released 20 January 2023 alongside companion expansion Scarlet ex (sv1s) as the dual launch of Pokemon TCG's Scarlet & Violet era — the first fully Paldea-region set replacing the Sword & Shield era after a six-year run (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). The set introduced Tera Pokemon, ex-rule reset, and a new card frame design. Card 087/078 Greavard is one of 13 Art Rare slots extending the standard 78-card list (numbers 079-098 cover AR + SR + SAR + UR positions). Greavard is the Ghost-type Generation IX puppy Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet video games (November 2022) — the 'Dog' Pokemon resembling a tombstone-puppy hybrid, evolving into Houndstone. The sowsow illustration depicts Greavard in a soft pastel painterly style consistent with sowsow's signature aesthetic — sowsow is one of the most-collected Pokemon TCG illustrators, known for Espeon V Alt Art (Evolving Skies) and Gengar VMAX Alt Art (Fusion Strike). Violet ex was the smaller half of the sv1 dual launch — printed at slightly lower volume than Scarlet ex per Japanese hobby retail allocation patterns reported during launch.
Investment Analysis
Price stack at PSA 10 $51.89 (Poke10 live Japan index, accessed 2026-05-08). Raw NM, PSA 9 and PSA pop figures are not yet published in this card's row — Poke10 will track once additional grade-tier transactions hit the index. Greavard AR sits at the bottom of the Violet ex AR ladder: Violet ex's marquee AR cards (Iono trainer SR/SAR, Miraidon ex SAR) command 10-30x this price, and Greavard AR specifically is a low-tier mascot-ghost card with limited competitive play and modest character recognition outside the SV-era Paldea fanbase. AR-tier pull rate from sv1v boosters is approximately 1 in 6 packs across all 13 AR slots in the set (per published Pokemon Company sv1/sv1v ratio confirmed by TCG Collector accessed 2026-05-09), so Greavard AR specifically resolves to roughly 1 in 78 packs — moderate scarcity but offset by low buyer demand. Grade EV math is unreliable without a confirmed raw price; speculative case raw $20-30 + $25 PSA JP + $12 ship vs $51.89 PSA 10 caps at ~$15 gross per gem submission, marginal. Catalysts: Greavard / Houndstone evolution line gaining tournament relevance in future SV-era formats would lift character-collector demand. 24-month outlook neutral — these tier-3 SV-era ARs typically drift sideways absent character-specific anime exposure or competitive breakout.
Risks to Watch
First, thin liquidity — 30-day PSA 10 volume on Poke10's index is 0, meaning bid/ask spreads can be wide and any single sale moves the median. Second, character demand risk — Greavard is a mid-tier popularity Pokemon without anime/manga lead-character status; if Pokemon Company doesn't push Greavard or Houndstone in future media, character-collector demand stays flat. Third, AR-tier is the most volume-printed of all sv1v full-art slots; AR pop will continue growing at PSA Tokyo and could pressure the modest current $51.89 floor. Fourth, JPY reversion 152→130 trims USD ~15%. Fifth, sowsow-illustrator premium specifically attaches to high-character cards (Espeon V, Gengar VMAX) — Greavard does not benefit from sowsow's signature character-card premium. Upside: Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 broad SV-era nostalgia + any Greavard / Houndstone competitive format breakout.
Global Market Comparison
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Price History (90 days)
Card Background & Set Context
Violet ex (sv1v) released 20 January 2023 alongside companion expansion Scarlet ex (sv1s) as the dual launch of Pokemon TCG's Scarlet & Violet era — the first fully Paldea-region set replacing the Sword & Shield era after a six-year run (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09). The set introduced Tera Pokemon, ex-rule reset, and a new card frame design. Card 087/078 Greavard is one of 13 Art Rare slots extending the standard 78-card list (numbers 079-098 cover AR + SR + SAR + UR positions). Greavard is the Ghost-type Generation IX puppy Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet video games (November 2022) — the 'Dog' Pokemon resembling a tombstone-puppy hybrid, evolving into Houndstone. The sowsow illustration depicts Greavard in a soft pastel painterly style consistent with sowsow's signature aesthetic — sowsow is one of the most-collected Pokemon TCG illustrators, known for Espeon V Alt Art (Evolving Skies) and Gengar VMAX Alt Art (Fusion Strike). Violet ex was the smaller half of the sv1 dual launch — printed at slightly lower volume than Scarlet ex per Japanese hobby retail allocation patterns reported during launch.
Investment Analysis
Price stack at PSA 10 $51.89 (Poke10 live Japan index, accessed 2026-05-08). Raw NM, PSA 9 and PSA pop figures are not yet published in this card's row — Poke10 will track once additional grade-tier transactions hit the index. Greavard AR sits at the bottom of the Violet ex AR ladder: Violet ex's marquee AR cards (Iono trainer SR/SAR, Miraidon ex SAR) command 10-30x this price, and Greavard AR specifically is a low-tier mascot-ghost card with limited competitive play and modest character recognition outside the SV-era Paldea fanbase. AR-tier pull rate from sv1v boosters is approximately 1 in 6 packs across all 13 AR slots in the set (per published Pokemon Company sv1/sv1v ratio confirmed by TCG Collector accessed 2026-05-09), so Greavard AR specifically resolves to roughly 1 in 78 packs — moderate scarcity but offset by low buyer demand. Grade EV math is unreliable without a confirmed raw price; speculative case raw $20-30 + $25 PSA JP + $12 ship vs $51.89 PSA 10 caps at ~$15 gross per gem submission, marginal. Catalysts: Greavard / Houndstone evolution line gaining tournament relevance in future SV-era formats would lift character-collector demand. 24-month outlook neutral — these tier-3 SV-era ARs typically drift sideways absent character-specific anime exposure or competitive breakout.
Japanese vs English & Variants
Greavard appears only as this single AR print in Violet ex sv1v 087/078 — Bulbapedia (accessed 2026-05-09) records the card has no SR / SAR / UR / Promo variant. The standard non-holo Greavard at sv1v 046/078 (yuu illustrator, regular print) is the common-rarity counterpart; raw bulk pricing applies. There is no English counterpart of this exact AR — Pokemon Company released the Paldea Evolved English set (May 2023) without porting every Japanese sv1v AR illustration, and Greavard's English-language Art Rare equivalent does not exist in the same illustration. The card also has no Pokemon Center stamped variant, no jumbo, no promo reissue as of 2026-05-09.
Authentication & Cert Verification
AR (Art Rare) tier authentication for sv1v 087: (1) Full-art texture across the entire card surface (the AR pattern is finer-grain than SR/SAR holographic pattern). (2) Card stock 0.30-0.32mm SV-era Japanese spec. (3) sowsow illustrator credit bottom-left in 4pt font — verify exact 'sowsow' lowercase signature, fakes often misspell or substitute generic studio name. (4) Reverse holo back uses standard SV-era prismatic Pokeball seal — fakes show flat or off-color seal. (5) Tera-era card frame with exact silver foil edging on top-right HP / type icons. (6) Color depth on Greavard's pastel palette (cream + pink-purple gradient) shows fine offset-print rosette pattern under 10x loupe — fakes show banded or blurred color. (7) PSA cert online lookup mandatory before purchase — never buy AR-tier slabs without cert verification.
Risks to Watch
First, thin liquidity — 30-day PSA 10 volume on Poke10's index is 0, meaning bid/ask spreads can be wide and any single sale moves the median. Second, character demand risk — Greavard is a mid-tier popularity Pokemon without anime/manga lead-character status; if Pokemon Company doesn't push Greavard or Houndstone in future media, character-collector demand stays flat. Third, AR-tier is the most volume-printed of all sv1v full-art slots; AR pop will continue growing at PSA Tokyo and could pressure the modest current $51.89 floor. Fourth, JPY reversion 152→130 trims USD ~15%. Fifth, sowsow-illustrator premium specifically attaches to high-character cards (Espeon V, Gengar VMAX) — Greavard does not benefit from sowsow's signature character-card premium. Upside: Pokemon 30th anniversary 2026 broad SV-era nostalgia + any Greavard / Houndstone competitive format breakout.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current PSA 10 price for Greavard AR sv1v 087?
Greavard Art Rare Violet ex sv1v 087/078 PSA 10 trades $51.89 USD on Poke10's Japan live index (accessed 2026-05-08).
Who illustrated Greavard AR sv1v 087?
sowsow, a prolific Pokemon TCG illustrator best known for Espeon V Alternate Art (Evolving Skies) and Gengar VMAX Alternate Art (Fusion Strike). Bulbapedia confirms sowsow as the AR illustrator (accessed 2026-05-09).
When was Violet ex sv1v released?
20 January 2023 in Japan, alongside companion set Scarlet ex (sv1s) — together the dual launch of the Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet era (Bulbapedia, accessed 2026-05-09).
What does AR (Art Rare) mean in Pokemon TCG?
Art Rare is a Japanese Pokemon TCG rarity tier introduced with the Scarlet & Violet era — it occupies the slot above standard set numbering (e.g. 087/078 here) and features full-art Pokemon illustrations. AR sits below SR (Special Rare) and SAR (Special Art Rare) in the SV-era hierarchy.
Is Greavard AR sv1v 087 worth grading?
PSA 10 currently $51.89 with thin volume — raw and PSA 9 prices are not yet tracked on Poke10's index. Without confirmed raw cost and gem rate, grade EV is speculative; the modest PSA 10 ceiling caps gross-per-submission at ~$15 minus grading fee, so the math is marginal even at high gem rates.
How rare is Greavard AR in sv1v boosters?
Art Rare slots collectively pull approximately 1 in 6 packs across all 13 sv1v AR positions per Pokemon Company published ratio. Greavard AR specifically resolves to roughly 1 in 78 packs given equal AR distribution — moderate scarcity but offset by low buyer demand.
Does Greavard AR have an English counterpart?
No direct equivalent. Pokemon Company released English Paldea Evolved (May 2023) without porting the sv1v Greavard AR illustration. The standard non-holo Greavard exists in English sets but the sowsow AR full-art is Japan-exclusive.
Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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