Rotom
Rotom is a Rare Shiny Pokémon TCG printing from Shining Fates Shiny Vault (#SV038). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $6.59 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2021. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Rotom suits collectors working on Shining Fates Shiny Vault who need the Rare Shiny slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear.
What is Rotom from Shining Fates Shiny Vault?
Rotom is a Pokémon card in Shining Fates Shiny Vault numbered SV038. One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities. National Pokédex #479. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Rotom worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $6.59 for Rotom. Low and high spread runs $3.97 to $4321.00. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Shining Fates Shiny Vault |
|---|---|
| Number | SV038 |
| Rarity | Rare Shiny |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.59 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €3.47 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Lightning |
| Thunder Shock | LightningColorless 30 Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. |
| Roto Choice | When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Item cards that have the word "Rotom" in their name, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Rotom?
Rotom is listed as Rare Shiny in Shining Fates Shiny Vault. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Rotom?
Catalog fields: set Shining Fates Shiny Vault, rarity Rare Shiny, regulation D. Illustrated by kirisAki. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Rotom from Shining Fates Shiny Vault should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Rotom is catalogued as Rare Shiny printing in Shining Fates Shiny Vault, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $6.59.
- Illustrator kirisAki has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $6.59 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Rotom worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $6.59 for ungraded Rotom from Shining Fates Shiny Vault. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Rotom from?
Rotom is listed in Shining Fates Shiny Vault (Sword & Shield) as card #SV038. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Rotom?
Our catalog lists Rotom as Rare Shiny in Shining Fates Shiny Vault. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Rotom good for collectors or players?
Rotom includes gameplay stats in Shining Fates Shiny Vault. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.