Question 1

What is the current market value of Scatterbug #5?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Scatterbug in Forbidden Light at roughly $0.09. Week-over-week movement is lower by 33.3%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.12) by 23.5%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.09 and a peak around $0.14 (56% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Scatterbug #5 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Week-over-week movement is negative (33.3%); this leaves value 36% under the 90-day peak. With a 56% 90-day spread ($0.09-$0.14), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.12), the card is trading 23.5% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Scatterbug #5 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2018, Forbidden Light introduced this print of Scatterbug. Card flavor text reads: "The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable ability on this print: "Abnormal Outbreak". The printed attacks highlight "Tackle". The card has a weakness to Fire. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Scatterbug cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Scatterbug checklist helps contextualize this specific Scatterbug print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.02-$0.14, a 600% band. Against the sample mean of $0.06, this card is +42%. Notable alternatives include Scatterbug #7 (Perfect Order) at $0.03, Scatterbug #6 (Forbidden Light) at $0.09, Scatterbug #8 (Scarlet & Violet) at $0.06, and Scatterbug #5 (Surging Sparks) at $0.04.

Question 5

What set is Scatterbug #5 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Forbidden Light was released in 2018. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series. The checklist contains 150 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the Forbidden Light checklist, Scatterbug occupies position #5 as a Common card.

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