Question 1

What is the current market value of Hippopotas #79?

Accepted Answer

For Hippopotas in Astral Radiance, the current reference price is $0.04. Compared with last week, pricing is 50.0% higher. It now sits 36.4% above its 30-day average of $0.03. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.02 to $0.04 (50% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Hippopotas #79 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term momentum is positive (50.0% over 7 days), while the card sits 100% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $0.02 to $0.04 (50% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 36.4% above its 30-day reference ($0.03). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Hippopotas #79 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Hippopotas is a Astral Radiance card from the 2022 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Fighting. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Mud-Slap" and "Rolling Tackle". It is weak to Grass type energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Hippopotas cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Hippopotas printings create a useful comparison set for Hippopotas. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.03 and $0.41 (1267% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.20), this card is -80%. Notable alternatives include Hippopotas #65 (Next Destinies) at $0.22, Hippopotas #51 (Diamond & Pearl) at $0.19, Hippopotas #66 (Majestic Dawn) at $0.16, and Hippopotas #39 (Perfect Order) at $0.03.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Astral Radiance entered circulation in 2022. Astral Radiance is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. With 216 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 4 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Astral Radiance checklist, Hippopotas occupies position #79 as a Common card.

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