Question 1

What is the current market value of Whirlipede #133?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Whirlipede (Black Bolt) sits near $6.61. Week-over-week movement is upward at 2.8%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($5.26), by 25.8%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $2.26 and a peak around $11.67 (142% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Whirlipede #133 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term momentum is positive (2.8% over 7 days), while the card sits 192% above its 90-day low. Observed 90-day bounds of $2.26 and $11.67 create a 142% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 25.8% above its 30-day reference ($5.26). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Whirlipede #133 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Whirlipede appears in Black Bolt, released in 2025. The printed flavor text states: "Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Darkness. This card evolves from Venipede. Notable move text references "Venoshock". Fighting weakness applies to this print. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Whirlipede cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Whirlipede checklist helps contextualize this specific Whirlipede print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.05 to $0.35 (600% spread). The current card sits +3642% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.18. Notable alternatives include Whirlipede #53 (Black & White) at $0.33, Whirlipede #39 (Emerging Powers) at $0.17, Whirlipede #73 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.35, and Whirlipede #57 (Burning Shadows) at $0.10.

Question 5

What set is Whirlipede #133 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Black Bolt entered circulation in 2025. Black Bolt is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. The checklist contains 172 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. Within this set, Whirlipede is card number 133 with a Illustration Rare designation.

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