2021 Pokemon SWSH Battle Styles Rapid Strike Urshifu V Alternate Full Art #153
Urshifu (Rapid Strike Form) · The Pokemon Company (Nintendo) · Pokemon TCG - Alternate Art Ultra Rare (V)
Player
Urshifu (Rapid Strike Form)
Set
Sword & Shield: Battle Styles
Year
2021
Card #
#153/163
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 to 8 (Near Mint). Heavy glare from binder sleeve makes surface assessment difficult; centering appears slightly bottom-heavy.
Category
Pokemon TCG - Alternate Art Ultra Rare (V)
Manufacturer
The Pokemon Company (Nintendo)
Demand Level
Moderate. While Alt Arts remain popular, Battle Styles is an older 'Sword & Shield' era set and Urshifu is a niche legendary compared to Charizard or Rayquaza.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $18.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-25, PSA 9: $35-45, PSA 10: $95-120
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay 'Sold' listings show raw copies selling consistently between $12 and $16 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have seen a slight decline from $150 down to the $100 range over the last 12 months.
Description
This is a stunning Alternate Art 'V' card from the Battle Styles expansion. It features Rapid Strike Urshifu in a dynamic, hand-drawn illustration style practicing martial arts amidst swirling water. The card has a textured holo-foil finish typical of SWSH modern Ultra Rares.
Key Features
Alternate Art (Alt Art) variants are the most collectible cards in modern Pokemon sets due to their unique illustrations and lower pull rates compared to standard V cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The font styles for 'Strafe' and 'Hundred Furious Blows' match official prints. The texture lines should be visible under direct light; smooth surface cards are often fakes. This card is not commonly counterfeited at this specific value tier.
Flaws to Note
Significant glare from the binder makes it impossible to see scratches or fingerprints. The centering on the front appears slightly favor the bottom and right edges. Corners should be checked for 'whitening' on the blue back of the card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
TCGPlayer (best for raw), eBay (best for graded), or local Facebook Pokemon buy/sell groups.
Selling Tips
Remove the card from the binder and use a penny sleeve and top loader for photos to remove glare. Show the back clearly. This card is generally not worth the cost of grading unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10.