Question 1

What is the current market value of Carracosta #23?

Accepted Answer

Carracosta (Black Bolt) is presently valued at about $0.18 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it gained 7.7%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.14), by 26.5%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.08 and a peak around $0.18 (56% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Carracosta #23 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term momentum is positive (7.7% over 7 days), while the card sits 125% above its 90-day low. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.08 and $0.18 create a 56% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 26.5% above its 30-day reference ($0.14). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +22122% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $9.50, while PSA 10 is $40.00.

Question 3

What is Carracosta #23 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, Black Bolt introduced this print of Carracosta. The printed flavor text states: "They can live both in the ocean and on land. A slap from one of them is enough to open a hole in the bottom of a tanker." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 180. Energy typing is Water. Carracosta evolves from Tirtouga. Printed ability include "Mighty Shell". Notable move text references "Big Bite". It is weak to Lightning type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 3. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Carracosta cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Carracosta printings create a useful comparison set for Carracosta. The current sample spans 5 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.16 and $10.29 (6331% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($3.47), this card is -95%. Notable alternatives include Carracosta #38 (Stellar Crown) at $0.16, Carracosta #45 (Unified Minds) at $0.30, Carracosta #28 (Plasma Blast) at $0.93, and Carracosta #26 (Noble Victories) at $5.69.

Question 5

What set is Carracosta #23 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Black Bolt was released in 2025. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. 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. Carracosta (#23) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.

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