Gardevoir ex #228/198 (SV Base Full Art)
If you’re hearing “under-the-radar” about Gardevoir ex #228/198 (the Full Art Ultra Rare from Scarlet & Violet Base), the data mostly supports it, with one big caveat: low pop does not automatically mean future breakout.
What the market data actually shows:
Raw price is genuinely low at market price~$4 (give or take with condition and seller).
PSA 10 is “cost-anchored.”
Recent tracked PSA 10 sales land in the low-to-mid $30s, with examples at $32–$40 on PriceCharting’s completed sales log.
PSA’s own auction price page shows a most recent PSA 10 price of $32.
Why that matters: this is not priced like a hype chase. It’s priced like “nice card, cheap slab.”
Population (this is the strongest part of the “under-the-radar” argument)
PSA pop report for SV Base shows for Gardevoir ex Full Art 228/198:
Total pop: 975
PSA 10 pop: 489
Now compare that to Gardevoir ex #245/198 (the set’s main chase card):
PSA 10 pop: 6,200
Takeaway: PSA 10 supply for #245 is roughly 12–13× higher than #228.
That gap is real, and it’s the best evidence that #228 isn’t “overgraded into oblivion” the way many modern chases are.
Why it’s “overshadowed” (and why that’s relevant)
Collectors are currently paying for:
Illustration-style backgrounds
big chase narratives
“main card” status in the set
Full Art Ultra Rares like #228 are often treated as “secondary” even when the Pokémon is top-tier popular. That keeps demand muted and helps explain the lower price relative to the pop.
Should you buy it?
Yes, if your goal is a low-stress, low-entry PSA 10 slab of a popular Pokémon and you’re fine with slow growth (or no growth). The price is close to grading economics, and the PSA 10 pop is objectively lower than the chase alternative.
No, if you’re expecting a fast spike. Low pop + low demand can stay flat for a long time.
Watchouts (important in FB groups)
Don’t confuse #228 Full Art with #245 chase. Sellers sometimes “accidentally” blur the two in titles.
Avoid proxy/custom listings: keywords like custom, proxy, orica, metal, gold card, fan art.
Don’t anchor to PSA 10 comps when buying raw. Raw is a ~$4 card; paying “PSA math” only works if it’s truly gradable.
Condition traps: whitening/print lines can kill Gem Mint odds even if the raw card looks clean in photos.
Disclaimer: Just to be clear: this is not financial or investment advice. I’m sharing personal opinions and general observations based on collecting experience. Pokémon cards are collectibles, prices move unpredictably, and no outcome is guaranteed. Always do your own research and make decisions based on your own situation.
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