Coating-metal-energy – Vivid Voltage (#163)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Coating-metal-energy (#163) is an Uncommon card from Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage released in 2020. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.08, Cardmarket average sale is €0.05, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.08
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.07
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Vivid Voltage
- Card Number
- 163
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Coating-metal-energy from Vivid Voltage (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card showcases quality artwork.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Coating-metal-energy 163 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivid Voltage #163 ← Current | N/A | 0 attacks | Uncommon | $0.08 |
�📦 Vivid Voltage Set Context
This Coating-metal-energy is part of the Vivid Voltage expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Coating-metal-energy card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from Vivid Voltage are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Coating-metal-energy 163 was released in 2020 in the Vivid Voltage expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Vivid Voltage represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Coating-metal-energy card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Draw support & consistency cards