Question 1

What is the current market value of Relicanth #40?

Accepted Answer

Relicanth (Darkness Ablaze) is presently valued at about $0.09 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it gained 120.0%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.06), by 42.9%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.04 to $0.09 (56% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Relicanth #40 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly movement is positive (120.0%), and value remains materially above its recent low (125%). With a 56% 90-day spread ($0.04-$0.09), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.06), the card is trading 42.9% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Relicanth #40 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Relicanth appears in Darkness Ablaze, released in 2020. The printed flavor text states: "The reason it hasn't changed at all in a hundred million years is that it's apparently already a perfect life-form." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Water. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Fossil Search" and "Surf". Lightning weakness applies to this print. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Relicanth cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Relicanth often benchmark it against other Relicanth cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.02 and $0.80 (3900% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.47), this card is -81%. Notable alternatives include Relicanth #17 (Pitch Black) at $0.02, Relicanth #24 (Plasma Blast) at $0.49, Relicanth #69 (Call of Legends) at $0.33, and Relicanth #51 (Great Encounters) at $0.45.

Question 5

What set is Relicanth #40 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Darkness Ablaze was released in 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. Set size is 201 cards, which categorizes Darkness Ablaze as large. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Relicanth (#40) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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