Question 1

What is the current market value of Darumaka #97?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Darumaka in Black Bolt at roughly $9.21. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at -0.4%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $9.45, this card is now 2.5% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $7.13 and a peak around $10.07 (32% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Darumaka #97 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly drift is minimal (-0.4%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. The 90-day range spans $7.13 to $10.07 (32% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($9.45). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

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. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Darumaka cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Darumaka checklist helps contextualize this specific Darumaka print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.11 and $8.05 (7218% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.48), this card is +521%. Notable alternatives include Darumaka #23 (Black & White) at $0.20, Darumaka #24 (Black & White) at $0.20, Darumaka #20 (Emerging Powers) at $0.11, and Darumaka #17 (Next Destinies) at $0.15.

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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