Sophocles 146 / 147 Pokemon Card from Burning Shadows Set

About the Sophocles Trainer Card

Sophocles is a Supporter Trainer card from the Burning Shadows set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 146/147 and is classified as Rare Ultra. The Burning Shadows set was released on August 5, 2017.

Sophocles Trainer Card Details

Card name: Sophocles

Card number: 146/147

Set: Burning Shadows

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Rare Ultra

Card type: Trainer (Supporter)

Artist: Sanosuke Sakuma

Release date: August 5, 2017

Why Collect the Sophocles Trainer Card?

Sophocles sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Burning Shadows set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Sophocles Trainer Card

Sophocles was illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma.

For Rare Ultra cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Sophocles Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Sophocles is about $7.24. Recent listings range from roughly $5.41 (low) to $69.12 (high), with a mid-point near $7.81. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Burning Shadows set has a median card value near $0.47 and an average near $8.24, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +28% over the last 7 days and +48% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Burning Shadows set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Sophocles Trainer Card

Whether Sophocles is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Sophocles Trainer Card?

Rare Ultra cards such as Sophocles are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Other Printings of Sophocles

Sophocles appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Shining Legends 65 (around $0.29) and Burning Shadows 123 (around $0.20).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Sophocles Trainer Card

The Sophocles trainer card is a Rare Ultra card from the Burning Shadows set (Sun & Moon series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $7.24; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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