Question 1

What is the current market value of Budew #221?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Budew (Ascended Heroes) sits near $10.90. Its 7-day trend is negative at 5.4%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($11.53) by 5.5%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $10.48 to $27.17 (153% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Budew #221 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The market retraced 5.4% this week, and current pricing sits 60% below its recent high watermark. With a 153% 90-day spread ($10.48-$27.17), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 5.5% below its 30-day reference ($11.53). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1609% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $12.58, while PSA 10 is $186.25.

Question 3

What is Budew #221 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2026, Ascended Heroes introduced this print of Budew. The printed flavor text states: "The pollen it releases contains poison. If this Pokémon is raised on clean water, the poison’s toxicity is increased." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Grass. Card subtype classification is Basic Stage. Attack line includes "Itchy Pollen". Fire weakness applies to this print. This card retreats for free. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Budew cards available?

Accepted Answer

Budew sits within a broader pool of Budew variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 4 cards, 4 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.19 to $9.06 (4668% spread). The current card sits +193% versus the sampled alternative average of $3.72. Notable alternatives include Budew #16 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.19, Budew #4 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.24, Budew #33 (Stormfront) at $9.06, and Budew #43 (Diamond & Pearl) at $5.40.

Question 5

What set is Budew #221 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Ascended Heroes was released in 2026. Series classification for this set is Mega Evolution. The checklist contains 295 cards, placing it in a very large expansion range. As of this year, it is one of the newest tracked releases. Budew (#221) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

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