Question 1

What is the current market value of Carbink #242?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Carbink in Ascended Heroes at roughly $5.16. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.1%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $5.29, this card is now 2.5% lower. Its 90-day trading band runs between $4.70 and $17.00, producing a 238% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Carbink #242 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (-1.1%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 238% 90-day spread ($4.70-$17.00), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($5.29), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +2212% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $24.50, while PSA 10 is $119.32.

Question 3

What is Carbink #242 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Carbink appears in Ascended Heroes, released in 2026. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Fighting. Card subtype classification is Basic Stage. Printed ability include "[Ability] Double Type". The printed attacks highlight "Counter Jewel". It is weak to Grass type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Carbink cards available?

Accepted Answer

Carbink sits within a broader pool of Carbink variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.06 to $0.53 (783% spread). The current card sits +2193% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.23. Notable alternatives include Carbink #117 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.06, Carbink #108 (Lost Origin) at $0.14, Carbink #117 (Lost Thunder) at $0.16, and Carbink #143 (Lost Thunder) at $0.33.

Question 5

What set is Carbink #242 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Ascended Heroes is 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. Within this set, Carbink is card number 242 with a Illustration Rare designation.

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