Question 1

What is the current market value of Defender #80?

Accepted Answer

For Defender in Base, the current reference price is $1.71. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only +0.5%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($1.48), by 15.8%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $1.22 and $1.74, producing a 30% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Defender #80 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: We observe a +0.5% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 30% 90-day spread ($1.22-$1.74), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 15.8% above its 30-day reference ($1.48). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +19813% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $92.60, while PSA 10 is $340.52.

Question 3

What is Defender #80 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Defender is a Base card from the 1999 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed card effect: 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. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 2 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.27 to $0.54 (100% spread). The current card sits +322% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.41. Notable alternatives include Defender #109 (Base Set 2) at $0.54 and Defender #72 (HS—Undaunted) at $0.27.

Question 5

What set is Defender #80 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base was released in 1999. Series classification for this set is Base. The checklist contains 102 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base checklist, Defender occupies position #80 as a Uncommon card.

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