Inteleon VMAX STANDARD PSA 10
S4A · Japanese Print · Card #023
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Japanese version
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Card Background & Set Context
Inteleon is the final evolution of Sobble, the Water-type starter from Pokemon Sword & Shield (Galar region, November 2019 Japan). Sobble → Drizzile → Inteleon evolution line. Inteleon's Sniper-themed design with extended fingers as 'guns' became iconic in SS-era Pokemon culture. Inteleon VMAX was introduced in Sword & Shield's competitive cycle and dominated the Standard format meta in 2020-2021. Shiny Star V (S4A, November 2020 Japan) was the SS-era's first 'Shiny' commemorative set featuring shiny-Pokemon prints alongside reprint chase pulls. Inteleon VMAX received Full-Art treatment at slot 023.
Investment Analysis
FA/Inteleon VMAX S4A-023 sits in the Full-Art VMAX tier of Shiny Star V (S4A, November 2020 Japan release). Inteleon VMAX was meta-defining during 2020-2021 SS Standard format due to its Quick Shooting and Hydro Snipe attacks. Competitive play history sustains collector demand alongside Galar-starter nostalgia. Inteleon-line collectors target this card as the apex of Inteleon TCG representation. PSA 10 trajectory has tracked 100-200% over multi-year windows; current pricing reflects mature secondary market. Investment view: stable mid-to-high tier hold with sustained competitive nostalgia and starter-Pokemon demand.
Risks to Watch
Risks: (1) competitive metagame relevance has rotated out — current pricing reflects collector-only demand; (2) Galar-starter nostalgia is younger than original-generation drivers; (3) FA VMAX market is mature in SS era — early-cycle appreciation captured; (4) Inteleon competes with Cinderace and Rillaboom for Galar-starter VMAX collector attention.
Global Market Comparison
No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.
Card Background & Set Context
Inteleon is the final evolution of Sobble, the Water-type starter from Pokemon Sword & Shield (Galar region, November 2019 Japan). Sobble → Drizzile → Inteleon evolution line. Inteleon's Sniper-themed design with extended fingers as 'guns' became iconic in SS-era Pokemon culture. Inteleon VMAX was introduced in Sword & Shield's competitive cycle and dominated the Standard format meta in 2020-2021. Shiny Star V (S4A, November 2020 Japan) was the SS-era's first 'Shiny' commemorative set featuring shiny-Pokemon prints alongside reprint chase pulls. Inteleon VMAX received Full-Art treatment at slot 023.
Investment Analysis
FA/Inteleon VMAX S4A-023 sits in the Full-Art VMAX tier of Shiny Star V (S4A, November 2020 Japan release). Inteleon VMAX was meta-defining during 2020-2021 SS Standard format due to its Quick Shooting and Hydro Snipe attacks. Competitive play history sustains collector demand alongside Galar-starter nostalgia. Inteleon-line collectors target this card as the apex of Inteleon TCG representation. PSA 10 trajectory has tracked 100-200% over multi-year windows; current pricing reflects mature secondary market. Investment view: stable mid-to-high tier hold with sustained competitive nostalgia and starter-Pokemon demand.
Japanese vs English & Variants
Inteleon VMAX print hierarchy: (1) original Inteleon VMAX from Rebellion Crash / SS Base equivalent (RR rarity), (2) Inteleon VMAX SR Alt-Art, (3) S4A-023 FA Inteleon VMAX (this card, Full-Art tier), (4) Shiny Inteleon VMAX from Shiny Star V (separate variant). The S4A-023 FA print sits in chase-accessible tier — between standard RR and SR Alt-Art premium ranges.
Authentication & Cert Verification
SS-era Full-Art VMAX authentication: (1) full-art illustration with VMAX Gigantamax framing, (2) FA rarity indicator (gold star), (3) SS-era Pokeball reverse stock, (4) S4A Shiny Star V set logo, (5) holographic foil pattern matching FA tier. Counterfeit risk on meta-defining VMAX cards is moderate — verify against reference.
Risks to Watch
Risks: (1) competitive metagame relevance has rotated out — current pricing reflects collector-only demand; (2) Galar-starter nostalgia is younger than original-generation drivers; (3) FA VMAX market is mature in SS era — early-cycle appreciation captured; (4) Inteleon competes with Cinderace and Rillaboom for Galar-starter VMAX collector attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Inteleon VMAX?
Inteleon VMAX is the Gigantamax form of Inteleon (Galar Water-starter final evolution), appearing as a TCG VMAX card during Sword & Shield era competitive play.
What is Shiny Star V (S4A)?
Shiny Star V is Japan's November 2020 commemorative SS-era set featuring shiny-Pokemon prints and reprint chase pulls.
Was Inteleon VMAX meta-relevant?
Yes — Inteleon VMAX was meta-defining in SS-era Standard format 2020-2021 with Quick Shooting and Hydro Snipe archetypes.
Should I grade my Inteleon VMAX FA?
Yes if centring is strong — FA-tier VMAX prints from S4A retain strong PSA 10 premium and grading fees pay back well.
How does S4A-023 compare to Shiny Inteleon VMAX?
Shiny variant from Shiny Star V is a separate chase tier with different visual treatment. FA-023 is the Full-Art print of standard-coloured Inteleon VMAX.
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Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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