If you think you're holding a truly valuable Pokmon card, your first port of call is to get it protected by placing it in a thin, soft-plastic sleeve, then into a protective, hard-plastic 'toploader' case
You also get to regenerate it for cheap to ensure it stays alive
Alt Art Pokmon TCG cards are special versions of regular cards that feature unique, often highly detailed, and visually striking artwork
It is distinguishable from a normal V because it retains the texture and is numbered after the trainers
Here is a list of the official Pokemon games: Red and Green, Red and Blue, Yellow (1996-1999) Generation 1 Pokemon Gold and Silver, Crystal (1999-2002) Gen 2 Fire Red and Leaf Green, Ruby and Sapphire, Emerald (2002-2006) Gen 3 Diamond and Pearl, Platinum, Heart Gold and Soul Silver (2006-2010) Gen 4 Black and White, Black 2 and White 2 (2010-2013) Gen 5 X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2013-2016)- Gen 6 Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2016-present) Gen 7 8