Question 1

What is the current market value of Darumaka #97?

Accepted Answer

For Darumaka in Black Bolt, the current reference price is $11.62. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -1.2%. It now sits 4.7% above its 30-day average of $11.10. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $8.73 to $11.84 (27% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Darumaka #97 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -1.2%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $8.73 and $11.84 create a 27% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 4.7% above its 30-day reference ($11.10). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +2225% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $19.95, while PSA 10 is $270.12.

Question 3

What is Darumaka #97 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, Black Bolt introduced this print of Darumaka. The printed flavor text states: "When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Fire. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Will-O-Wisp". It is weak to Water type energy. It requires 2 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Darumaka cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Darumaka often benchmark it against other Darumaka cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.04 to $12.16 (30300% spread). The current card sits +450% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.11. Notable alternatives include Darumaka #17 (Next Destinies) at $0.23, Darumaka #BW18 (BW Black Star Promos) at $12.16, Darumaka #15 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.12, and Darumaka #13 (Black Bolt) at $0.04.

Question 5

What set is Darumaka #97 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Black Bolt is 2025. Black Bolt is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. Set size is 172 cards, which categorizes Black Bolt as large. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. Within this set, Darumaka is card number 97 with a Illustration Rare designation.

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