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Volkner's Philosophy
- Number
- 98
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
Volkner's Philosophy - Rising Rivals
Volkner's Philosophy is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Rising Rivals Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 98 in the Rising Rivals checklist and the Supporter subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.24 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
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Volkner's Philosophy FAQ
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How much is Volkner's Philosophy from Rising Rivals worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $1.24 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Volkner's Philosophy?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). This is the only printing of Volkner's Philosophy currently indexed.
Who illustrated Volkner's Philosophy?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Volkner's Philosophy released?
The Rising Rivals set released in 2009. This specific card (#98 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Volkner's Philosophy?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Rising Rivals set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.