Pokémon · Platinum
Volkner's Philosophy
Rising Rivals · #98 · Uncommon · 2009
Listings
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Market reference
$0.32
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Current listings on The Game Traders
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 98 / 120
- Release year
- 2009
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Series
- Platinum
About this card
You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card.
You may discard a card from your hand. Then, draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand. (If you can't draw any cards, you can't play this card.)
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/06/09| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.10 | $0.32 | $1.49 | $0.32 | $0.30 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $1.10 | $1.70 | $42.40 | $1.24 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/01/16| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €0.02 |
| 7-day average | €0.14 |
| 30-day average | €0.14 |
| Low | €0.02 |
| Trend price | €0.13 |
| Low (excellent+) | €0.02 |
| Reverse holo low | €0.15 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €0.65 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €1.41 |
| averageSellPrice | €0.18 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €1.32 |
| Reverse holo trend | €0.89 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Volkner's Philosophy is real?
Volkner's Philosophy is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Volkner's Philosophy worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Volkner's Philosophy is $0.32; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Volkner's Philosophy from?
Volkner's Philosophy is from the Pokémon set "Rising Rivals" in the Platinum series, released in 2009.
What rarity is Volkner's Philosophy?
Volkner's Philosophy is a Uncommon card in the Rising Rivals set.
