Question 1

What is the current market value of Shelmet #9?

Accepted Answer

For Shelmet in Darkness Ablaze, the current reference price is $0.07. Over the last 7 days it gained 11.4%. It now sits 9.9% above its 30-day average of $0.06. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.05 and a peak around $0.10 (71% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Shelmet #9 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 11.4%; current pricing is 40% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $0.05 to $0.10 (71% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 9.9% above its 30-day reference ($0.06). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Shelmet #9 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Shelmet is a Darkness Ablaze card from the 2020 release window. Card flavor text reads: "When attacked, it tightly shuts the lid of its shell. This reaction fails to protect it from Karrablast, however, because they can still get into the shell." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable move text references "Spray Fluid". The card has a weakness to Fire. It requires 3 energy to retreat. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Shelmet cards available?

Accepted Answer

Shelmet sits within a broader pool of Shelmet variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.03 and $7.80 (25900% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.38), this card is -95%. Notable alternatives include Shelmet #8 (White Flare) at $0.03, Shelmet #93 (White Flare) at $7.80, Shelmet #12 (Journey Together) at $0.05, and Shelmet #13 (Fusion Strike) at $0.14.

Question 5

What set is Shelmet #9 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Darkness Ablaze entered circulation 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. Shelmet (#9) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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