Question 1

What is the current market value of Rillaboom #197?

Accepted Answer

Rillaboom from Darkness Ablaze is currently trading around $10.78. Over the last 7 days it declined 18.6%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($11.61) by 7.2%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $8.25 and $13.25, producing a 46% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Secret.

Question 2

Is Rillaboom #197 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 18.6% over 7 days, with the card now 19% below its 90-day high. With a 46% 90-day spread ($8.25-$13.25), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($11.61), the card is trading 7.2% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Rillaboom #197 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Rillaboom is a Darkness Ablaze card from the 2020 release window. The printed flavor text states: "By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Secret. Printed HP is 170. Energy typing is Grass. Rillaboom evolves from Thwackey. Notable ability on this print: "Voltage Beat". Notable move text references "Hammer In". Fire weakness applies to this print. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Rillaboom cards available?

Accepted Answer

Rillaboom sits within a broader pool of Rillaboom variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.08 and $0.36 (350% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.21), this card is +4914%. Notable alternatives include Rillaboom #16 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.08, Rillaboom #14 (Sword & Shield) at $0.36, Rillaboom #15 (Sword & Shield) at $0.36, and Rillaboom #13 (Shining Fates) at $0.18.

Question 5

What set is Rillaboom #197 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Darkness Ablaze is 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. The checklist contains 201 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Rillaboom (#197) is one of the Rare Secret prints in this expansion.

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