Honchkrow V #162
As card #162 in Brilliant Stars, Honchkrow V is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card worth about $11.79 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Honchkrow V #162 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Honchkrow V at a glance
- Set: Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield, 2022).
- Cardmarket trend price €12.13.
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.79 (Holofoil).
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Short-term trend -2.0% (7d vs 30d).
Honchkrow V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Honchkrow V #162.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $12.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Honchkrow V #162
Honchkrow V is the #162 of 172 card in Brilliant Stars, a contemporary set released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Darkness-type (200 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $11.79, with listings from $10.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #162 / 172
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- HP
- 200
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Honchkrow V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Honchkrow V #162 — the playability layer behind the price.
Boss Pockets
This Pokémon may have up to 4 Pokémon Tools attached to it. If it loses this Ability, discard Pokémon Tools from it until only 1 remains.
Fearsome Shadow
Your opponent reveals their hand.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Boss Pockets
- Attacks
- 1
Honchkrow V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Honchkrow V #162.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $11.79.
$11.79 gives Honchkrow V real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $11.79 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Honchkrow V at a trend of €12.13, an average sold price of €13.64 and a near-mint floor of €5.89.
Honchkrow V price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €12.92 against a 30-day average of €13.18 (-2%).
Latest daily average €14.00 against a trend price of €12.13.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $11.69–$12.08. The most recent snapshot of $11.79 sits 26% up that range, 2.4% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 3.2%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Honchkrow V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $11.79 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.93 via eBay's default tier, $9.99 on TCGplayer, $10.85 on Cardmarket, $10.20 on Whatnot and $11.79 selling directly — a $1.86 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Honchkrow V #162.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Honchkrow V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Honchkrow V #162 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Honchkrow V #162.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $11.79 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.77 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Honchkrow V within Brilliant Stars
By market value Honchkrow V sits at #15 of 24 in Brilliant Stars (set median $12.95).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 42%.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Honchkrow V valuable
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Honchkrow V appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Honchkrow V is a Darkness card with 200 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Honchkrow V is a contemporary card (2022), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Buying & selling Honchkrow V
- Bulk lots of Honchkrow V can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $11.79 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€12.92 and €13.18) to time entries and exits.
- For Honchkrow V, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.79 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Honchkrow V value questions
What is Honchkrow V #162 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $11.79 (low $10.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €12.13.
Is Honchkrow V a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Honchkrow V?
Honchkrow V is a Ultra Rare card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Honchkrow V are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($11.79). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Honchkrow V sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.79. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Honchkrow V's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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