Question 1

What is the current market value of Slowpoke #79?

Accepted Answer

Slowpoke from 151 is currently trading around $0.13. Over the last 7 days it declined 18.8%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.17, this card is now 22.8% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.07 to $0.25 (138% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Slowpoke #79 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 18.8% over 7 days, with the card now 48% below its 90-day high. With a 138% 90-day spread ($0.07-$0.25), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.17), the card is trading 22.8% lower. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +34931% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $11.15, while PSA 10 is $45.54.

Question 3

What is Slowpoke #79 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Slowpoke is a 151 card from the 2023 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It is incredibly slow and dopey. It takes five seconds for it to feel pain when under attack." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Psychic. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Sea Bathing" and "Headbutt". Weakness: Darkness. Resistance: Fighting. It requires 2 energy to retreat. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Slowpoke cards available?

Accepted Answer

Slowpoke sits within a broader pool of Slowpoke variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.07 to $21.74 (30957% spread). The current card sits -97% versus the sampled alternative average of $4.61. Notable alternatives include Slowpoke #18 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.07, Slowpoke #57 (Stellar Crown) at $2.49, Slowpoke #116 (Paldean Fates) at $21.74, and Slowpoke #85 (Paldea Evolved) at $0.13.

Question 5

What set is Slowpoke #79 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

151 entered circulation in 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. With 207 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Slowpoke (#79) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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