Ruffian 157 / 159 Pokemon Card from Journey Together Set

About the Ruffian Trainer Card

Ruffian is a Supporter Trainer card from the Journey Together set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 157/159 and is classified as Uncommon. The Journey Together set was released on March 28, 2025.

Ruffian Trainer Card Details

Card name: Ruffian

Card number: 157/159

Set: Journey Together

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Uncommon

Card type: Trainer (Supporter)

Artist: Hideki Ishikawa

Release date: March 28, 2025

Why Collect the Ruffian Trainer Card?

Ruffian is most often collected as part of a complete Journey Together set rather than as a standalone chase card.

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

Artwork and Illustration of the Ruffian Trainer Card

Ruffian was illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Ruffian Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Ruffian is about $0.48. Recent listings range from roughly $0.05 (low) to $39.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.50. 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 Journey Together set has a median card value near $0.28 and an average near $3.15, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -40% over the last 7 days and -25% 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 Journey Together set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Ruffian Trainer Card

Whether Ruffian 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 Ruffian Trainer Card?

As an Uncommon card, Ruffian sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Other Printings of Ruffian

Ruffian appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Journey Together 181 (around $0.85).

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 Ruffian Trainer Card

The Ruffian trainer card is a Uncommon card from the Journey Together set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Journey Together set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.48; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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