Question 1

What is the current market value of Dialga #16?

Accepted Answer

For Dialga in Great Encounters, the current reference price is $1.83. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 2.2%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $1.83. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.76 and a peak around $1.88 (7% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Dialga #16 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent direction is upward at 2.2%; current pricing is 4% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $1.76 to $1.88 (7% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($1.83). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +211146% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $43.19, while PSA 10 is $3865.80.

Question 3

What is Dialga #16 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2008, Great Encounters introduced this print of Dialga. Card flavor text reads: "It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Metal. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Time Bellow" and "Flash Cannon". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Psychic. The retreat cost for this card is 2. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Dialga cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Dialga often benchmark it against other Dialga cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.09 and $16.35 (18067% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($5.23), this card is -65%. Notable alternatives include Dialga #DP49 (DP Black Star Promos) at $14.37, Dialga #DP26 (DP Black Star Promos) at $16.35, Dialga #95 (Mega Evolution) at $0.09, and Dialga #135 (Surging Sparks) at $0.16.

Question 5

What set is Dialga #16 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Great Encounters entered circulation in 2008. Great Encounters is grouped under the Diamond & Pearl era. With 106 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 18 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Great Encounters checklist, Dialga occupies position #16 as a Rare card.

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