Question 1

What is the current market value of Voltorb #98?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Voltorb in Base Set 2 at roughly $0.67. Its 7-day trend is negative at 15.2%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.88) by 24.3%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.66 and a peak around $1.22 (84% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Voltorb #98 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (15.2%); this leaves value 45% under the 90-day peak. With a 84% 90-day spread ($0.66-$1.22), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 24.3% below its 30-day reference ($0.88). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Voltorb #98 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Voltorb is a Base Set 2 card from the 2000 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Tackle". The card has a weakness to Fighting. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Voltorb cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Voltorb often benchmark it against other Voltorb cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.13-$3.94, a 2931% band. Against the sample mean of $0.95, this card is -30%. Notable alternatives include Voltorb #67 (Base) at $3.94, Voltorb #69 (Team Rocket) at $1.03, Voltorb #97 (Legendary Collection) at $0.36, and Voltorb #51 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.14.

Question 5

What set is Voltorb #98 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Base Set 2 is 2000. Series classification for this set is Base. Set size is 130 cards, which categorizes Base Set 2 as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base Set 2 checklist, Voltorb occupies position #98 as a Common card.

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