Question 1

What is the current market value of Persian #42?

Accepted Answer

Persian from Jungle is currently trading around $0.99. Over the last 7 days it gained 98.0%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $1.31, this card is now 24.5% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.36 and a peak around $2.54 (220% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Persian #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 98.0%; current pricing is 175% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.36 and $2.54 create a 220% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($1.31), the card is trading 24.5% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Persian #42 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Persian appears in Jungle, released in 1999. Card flavor text reads: "Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Colorless. This card evolves from Meowth. Attack line includes "Scratch" and "Pounce". Weakness: Fighting. Resistance: Psychic. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Persian cards available?

Accepted Answer

Persian sits within a broader pool of Persian variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.31 to $5.14 (1558% spread). The current card sits -62% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.59. Notable alternatives include Persian #56 (Base Set 2) at $2.46, Persian #81 (Next Destinies) at $0.31, Persian #68 (Legends Awakened) at $0.49, and Persian #42 (Skyridge) at $5.14.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Jungle entered circulation in 1999. Jungle is grouped under the Base era. With 64 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Persian (#42) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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