Question 1

What is the current market value of Defender #109?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Defender in Base Set 2 at roughly $0.44. Week-over-week movement is lower by 5.7%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.47) by 6.0%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.38 and $0.48, producing a 23% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Defender #109 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (5.7%); this leaves value 8% under the 90-day peak. With a 23% 90-day spread ($0.38-$0.48), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.47), the card is trading 6.0% lower. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +6855% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $16.27, while PSA 10 is $30.60.

Question 3

What is Defender #109 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Defender is a Base Set 2 card from the 2000 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. Card rules text: Attach Defender to 1 of your Pokémon. At the end of your opponent's next turn, discard Defender. Damage done to that Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Defender cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Defender often benchmark it against other Defender cards. The current sample spans 2 comparable cards from 2 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.27-$1.39, a 415% band. Against the sample mean of $0.83, this card is -47%. Notable alternatives include Defender #72 (HS—Undaunted) at $0.27 and Defender #80 (Base) at $1.39.

Question 5

What set is Defender #109 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Base Set 2 is 2000. Series classification for this set is Base. With 130 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Defender is card number 109 with a Uncommon designation.

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