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Asking prices on a storefront are one thing, but the true market value of a card is determined by what collectors are actually willing to pay for it

When they ETB

Sylveon ex (SIR) $1050 CAD The second spot is held by the elegant Sylveon ex (SIR)

Whats acceptable: Moderate edge whitening Surface scratches visible without tilting Light holo scratching Soft corners Minor edge nicks Off-center (up to 70/30) What disqualifies: Major creases Water damage Heavy bends Peeling or flaking Value impact: 40-60% of NM price Heavily Played (HP) Significant wear

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While many sets see their values fluctuate wildly after launch, Umbreon ex has demonstrated incredible resilience, resisting market dips better than almost any other alternate art card from the Scarlet & Violet era