Question 1

What is the current market value of Maractus #8?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Maractus (Black Bolt) sits near $0.03. Its 7-day trend is negative at 25.0%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.03, this card is now 10.0% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.02 to $0.24 (733% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Maractus #8 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 25.0% this week, and current pricing sits 88% below its recent high watermark. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.02 and $0.24 create a 733% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.03), the card is trading 10.0% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Maractus #8 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Maractus is a Black Bolt card from the 2025 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Grass. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Lively Needles" and "Pierce". It is weak to Fire type energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Maractus cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Maractus printings create a useful comparison set for Maractus. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.03 to $1.60 (5233% spread). The current card sits -94% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.51. Notable alternatives include Maractus #11 (Black & White) at $0.28, Maractus #12 (Black & White) at $0.28, Maractus #16 (Dragons Exalted) at $0.40, and Maractus #11 (Plasma Storm) at $0.44.

Question 5

What set is Maractus #8 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Black Bolt entered circulation in 2025. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 172 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. Maractus (#8) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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