Question 1

What is the current market value of Flaaffy #42?

Accepted Answer

Flaaffy from HeartGold & SoulSilver is currently trading around $0.67. Week-over-week movement is upward at 55.8%. It now sits 90.0% above its 30-day average of $0.35. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.19 and $0.69, producing a 75% range and high-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Flaaffy #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 55.8%; current pricing is 253% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $0.19 to $0.69 (75% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 90.0% above its 30-day reference ($0.35). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Flaaffy #42 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Flaaffy is a HeartGold & SoulSilver card from the 2010 release window. Card flavor text reads: "As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Lightning. This card evolves from Mareep. Attack line includes "Thunder Spear" and "Thundershock". Weakness: Fighting. Resistance: Metal. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Flaaffy cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Flaaffy checklist helps contextualize this specific Flaaffy print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.03 and $4.99 (16533% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.61), this card is -58%. Notable alternatives include Flaaffy #28 (Chaos Rising) at $0.03, Flaaffy #39 (Dragons Exalted) at $0.35, Flaaffy #43 (Call of Legends) at $0.33, and Flaaffy #50 (Secret Wonders) at $0.21.

Question 5

What set is Flaaffy #42 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

HeartGold & SoulSilver entered circulation in 2010. It belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. With 124 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the HeartGold & SoulSilver checklist, Flaaffy occupies position #42 as a Uncommon card.

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