Question 1

What is the current market value of Floatzel #16?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Floatzel in HS—Unleashed at roughly $0.59. Over the last 7 days it declined 7.8%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.62, this card is now 5.0% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.54 to $0.94 (68% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Floatzel #16 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 7.8% this week, and current pricing sits 37% below its recent high watermark. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.54 and $0.94 create a 68% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 5.0% below its 30-day reference ($0.62). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Floatzel #16 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Floatzel is a HS—Unleashed card from the 2010 release window. Card flavor text reads: "With its flotation sac inflated, it can carry people on its back. It deflates the sac before it dives." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Water. As an evolution, Floatzel develops from Buizel. This card has the following ability: "Water Acceleration". Attack line includes "Waterfall". It is weak to Lightning type energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Floatzel cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Floatzel often benchmark it against other Floatzel cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.05 and $0.27 (440% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.17), this card is +244%. Notable alternatives include Floatzel #33 (Dragons Exalted) at $0.21, Floatzel #26 (Diamond & Pearl) at $0.25, Floatzel #37 (Great Encounters) at $0.27, and Floatzel #58 (Supreme Victors) at $0.19.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Release year for HS—Unleashed is 2010. It belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. Set size is 96 cards, which categorizes HS—Unleashed as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the HS—Unleashed checklist, Floatzel occupies position #16 as a Rare card.

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