Question 1

What is the current market value of Crystal Shard #85?

Accepted Answer

Crystal Shard from Deoxys is currently trading around $0.78. Week-over-week movement is lower by 2.1%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.81) by 4.0%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.72 and a peak around $0.93 (27% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Crystal Shard #85 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 2.1% over 7 days, with the card now 16% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.72 to $0.93 (27% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value is 4.0% below its 30-day reference ($0.81). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +18042% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $20.00, while PSA 10 is $141.51.

Question 3

What is Crystal Shard #85 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Crystal Shard is a Deoxys card from the 2005 release window. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. Card subtype classification is Pokémon Tool. The card text reads: Attach Crystal Shard to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If that Pokémon is Knocked Out, discard this card. As long as this card is attached to a Pokémon, that Pokémon's type is Colorless. If that Pokémon attacks, discard this card at the end of the turn. Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Crystal cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Crystal Shard often benchmark it against other Crystal cards. This comparison sample includes 2 alternatives across 2 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.43-$4.15, a 865% band. Against the sample mean of $2.29, this card is -66%. Notable alternatives include Crystal Shard #76 (Crystal Guardians) at $0.43 and Crystal Shard #122 (Skyridge) at $4.15.

Question 5

What set is Crystal Shard #85 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Deoxys was released in 2005. It belongs to the EX series. With 108 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 21 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Crystal Shard (#85) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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