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Darkrai V 098/189

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Set: Astral Radiance Released: May 27, 2022

Pokémon: Darkrai

Darkness Type Rare Holo V Illustrator: takuyoa Pull Rate:1 in 148.8 packs (0.7%)

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1.82 $0.11 (5.70%)

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Darkrai V 098/189 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	151.47	2.82%	x83
PSA9	23.98	2.48%	x13
PSA8	13.38	—	x7.4
PSA7	4.25	—	x2.3

Darkrai V 098/189 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
113
36.81%
$151.47
PSA 9 Mint
136
44.30%
$23.98
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
41
13.36%
$13.38
PSA 7 Near Mint
5
1.63%
$4.25
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
7
2.28%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
0.33%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.33%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Darkrai V 098/189 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.82 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $34.28

$1.82

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$4.25

PSA 7 −$26.12

$13.38

PSA 8 −$18.18

$23.98

PSA 9 −$8.96

$151.47

PSA 10 +$101.96

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.82 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Darkrai V 098/189 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Darkrai
TypeDarkness
National Pokédex #[491]
Card Number 098/189
Card RarityRare Holo V
Pull Rate1 in 148.8 packs (0.7%)
Illustratortakuyoa
LanguageEnglish
Release Date27/05/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Astral Radiance
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Darkness
Health Points210 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Wind of Darkness50
Dark Void130
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

Rules

V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Darkrai emerging from swirling cosmic shadows, conjuring ghostly blue energy with clawed hands, its glowing blue eye piercing through darkness, surrounded by ethereal light streaks and a cosmic night sky backdrop.

Playability Overview

Darkrai V's ability to put the opponent's Active Pokémon to sleep disrupts strategies and creates opportunities for control, while its solid attack damage supports steady offensive pressure.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Dreamy ShadowsThis Darkrai V card is all about that mysterious vibe. The swirling shadows and the ethereal glow around Darkrai create an enchanting atmosphere. It fits perfectly on a page dedicated to dark, dreamy themes, perhaps alongside other ghostly Pokémon like Gengar or Mismagius.Additional Binder Suggestions: Night Sky / Mysterious / Dark Palette / Sleepy Dreams / Shadow Realm

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Darkrai V #098/189 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Darkrai V #098/189 from Astral Radiance — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Darkrai V #098/189 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Darkrai V has moved down 5.7% to $1.82. PSA 10 copies are up 2.8% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Darkrai V #098/189?

Darkrai V #098/189 appears roughly 1 in 148.8 packs, which works out at 0.7% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Astral Radiance.

How rare is Darkrai V #098/189?

Darkrai V #098/189 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Astral Radiance.

Is Darkrai V #098/189 worth grading?

At $1.82 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $151.47, giving a net return of +$101.96 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$8.96 and PSA 8 returns −$18.18, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Darkrai V #098/189 exist?

PSA have graded 307 copies of Darkrai V #098/189, of which 113 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 36.8%, or roughly 1 in 2.7 graded copies.

Is Darkrai V #098/189 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 36.8% gem rate, Darkrai V grades better than the Astral Radiance average by 12.3 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Darkrai V #098/189?

Darkrai V #098/189 was illustrated by takuyoa, who has illustrated 178 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Darkrai V #098/189 legal in tournaments?

Darkrai V #098/189 carries regulation mark F and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Darkrai V #098/189 released?

Darkrai V #098/189 was released on 27 May 2022 as part of Astral Radiance. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

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