Market outlook
Stable Outlook 5/10
The card has collectible appeal, but modern promo supply usually prevents strong scarcity spikes unless play demand or character popularity increases significantly. Price movement is more likely to track general Kingambit interest and sealed-product availability than true rarity pressure.[1][4][7]
Next months. Likely to remain mostly stable with small fluctuations tied to grading pops, product openings, and general Scarlet & Violet promo interest.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card may slowly appreciate if Kingambit remains a favored Pokémon, but gains should be moderate unless sealed product becomes meaningfully scarcer or collector demand rises.
History
Kingambit is a Generation IX Pokémon introduced in the video games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It is the final evolution of Pawniard and Bisharp, designed as a large, shogun-like steel/dark ruler Pokémon whose concept emphasizes command, ambition, and battlefield dominance. In the trading card game, Kingambit has been used as a showcase for the Scarlet & Violet era’s evolved-Pokémon promo and illustration-art styling, reflecting its prominence as a late-game and competitive-leaning Pokémon.[1][2][3]
This Kingambit promo card was first released in 2024 as card number 130 in the Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards line, and it was included in the Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Kingambit Illustration Collection product as a full-art foil promo.[2][3][4]
- It is a **promo** card rather than a main-set numbered rare, with card number 130 in the Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards series.[2][4]
- The card is a **full-art foil promo** tied to a special collection product, which generally makes it more collectible than a standard pack-in regular rare.[3][4]
- Kingambit had at least four English-language Pokémon TCG printings/appearances across the Scarlet & Violet era according to price-guide coverage, showing broad availability across product types.[1]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards (SVP)
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- High
- Promo-only distribution rather than standard pack rarity
- Full-art foil presentation increases collector interest
- Availability from a specialty collection product limits scarcity compared with major chase cards
- Modern Scarlet & Violet promos are typically printed in substantial quantities
Collector notes
Condition. Check the card face for centering, edge whitening, and surface scratching on the foil layer; full-art promos often show visible print lines, dulling, or handling marks more easily than non-foil cards. Also inspect the corners for compression from packaging and the back for factory edge wear.
Storage. Keep the card in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or one-touch case, and store it upright in a cool, dry place away from direct light. For long-term storage, use acid-free materials and avoid repeated handling of the foil surface.
Authenticity. Authentic copies should have crisp printing, clean color saturation, correct texture/foil pattern, and the proper Scarlet & Violet promo numbering. Counterfeits often show blurry text, incorrect font spacing, flat or inconsistent foil sheen, and off-center or washed-out back colors. Compare the card’s size, holo pattern, and promo stamp details against verified scans from major marketplaces or official product images.[2][3][4]
Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, tcgplayer.com, pokemon.com, pricecharting.com, reddit.com
