2025 Pokemon Trading Card Game Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks Team Rocket's Larvitar #094/182
Larvitar / Team Rocket (Giovanni) · The Pokemon Company / Nintendo · Common (Black Circle), Owner's Pokemon
Player
Larvitar / Team Rocket (Giovanni)
Set
Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks (Paradise Dragona in Japan)
Year
2025
Card #
094/182
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9-10 (Mint-Gem Mint). Centering appears slightly left-heavy (approx 55/45). Corners and edges appear sharp with no visible whitening from front view.
Category
Common (Black Circle), Owner's Pokemon
Manufacturer
The Pokemon Company / Nintendo
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. While a common card, there is high thematic interest in the return of Team Rocket cards within the Scarlet & Violet era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $45 - $60 (Value primarily driven by set completionists and 'Team Rocket' nostalgists).
Comparable Sales
Recent pre-release and launch week sales for Surging Sparks commons range from $0.25 to $1.50. Graded copies of similar low-rarity nostalgic cards often fetch $30-50 in PSA 10 slabs during the first month of set release.
Description
A stunning modern-era throwback card featuring Team Rocket's Larvitar from the Surging Sparks expansion. The card art by Kuroimori depicts Larvitar in a dark cave setting, highlighted by a classic 'Team Rocket' badge featuring Giovanni's likeness on the mid-right. This card utilizes the modern Scarlet & Violet silver border aesthetic.
Key Features
Owner's Pokemon return; Features 'Team Rocket's' prefix in the name, which is a highly nostalgic mechanic for long-term collectors. Excellent artwork by Kuroimori.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'DRI' (Surging Sparks) set symbol, accurate 2025 copyright text, correct font weights, and standard modern silver-border texture.
Flaws to Note
Slight horizontal centering bias toward the left border. Minimal surface micro-scratching may be present but is not visible through the photograph.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
TCGPlayer (Bulk/Singles), eBay (Lots), or Local Card Shops (LCS) for trade-in credit.
Selling Tips
As a common rarity card, it is best sold as part of a 'Master Set' bundle or in a complete set of 'Team Rocket' themed cards from this expansion. Raw shipping should be done via USPS First Class in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard mailer.