Question 1

What is the current market value of Slowpoke #23?

Accepted Answer

For Slowpoke in Dark Explorers, the current reference price is $0.51. Its 7-day trend is negative at 10.5%. That is close to the 30-day average of $0.50. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.18 to $0.61 (84% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Slowpoke #23 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 10.5% this week, and current pricing sits 16% below its recent high watermark. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.18 and $0.61 create a 84% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.50), pricing is near equilibrium. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Slowpoke #23 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Slowpoke appears in Dark Explorers, released in 2012. The printed flavor text states: "Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Water. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Big Yawn" and "Shot in the Dark". It is weak to Lightning type energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Slowpoke cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Slowpoke printings create a useful comparison set for Slowpoke. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.02 and $0.95 (4650% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.63), this card is -19%. Notable alternatives include Slowpoke #86 (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos), Slowpoke #29 (Pitch Black) at $0.02, Slowpoke #55 (Fossil) at $0.88, and Slowpoke #67 (Team Rocket) at $0.77.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Release year for Dark Explorers is 2012. It belongs to the Black & White series. With 111 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Slowpoke is card number 23 with a Common designation.

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