Question 1

What is the current market value of Tornadus #98?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Tornadus (Emerging Powers) sits near $18.14. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +0.2%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($18.11). The 90-day window shows a floor near $18.09 and a peak around $18.60 (3% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare Ultra.

Question 2

Is Tornadus #98 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: We observe a +0.2% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. Observed 90-day bounds of $18.09 and $18.60 create a 3% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($18.11). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +3129% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $81.74, while PSA 10 is $585.75.

Question 3

What is Tornadus #98 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Tornadus is a Emerging Powers card from the 2011 release window. Card flavor text reads: "The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Ultra. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Colorless. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Energy Wheel" and "Hurricane". This card is weak to Lightning energy and resists Fighting. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Tornadus cards available?

Accepted Answer

Tornadus sits within a broader pool of Tornadus variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.04 to $2.63 (6475% spread). The current card sits +1489% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.14. Notable alternatives include Tornadus #108 (Legendary Treasures) at $2.53, Tornadus #89 (Emerging Powers) at $1.36, Tornadus #BW42 (BW Black Star Promos) at $2.63, and Tornadus #78 (White Flare) at $0.12.

Question 5

What set is Tornadus #98 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Emerging Powers was released in 2011. Series classification for this set is Black & White. Set size is 98 cards, which categorizes Emerging Powers as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 15 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Emerging Powers checklist, Tornadus occupies position #98 as a Rare Ultra card.

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