Question 1

What is the current market value of Switch #38?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Switch in Kalos Starter Set at roughly $0.25. Over the last 7 days it gained 2.3%. It now sits 3.7% above its 30-day average of $0.24. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.16 and a peak around $0.25 (36% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Switch #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent direction is upward at 2.3%; current pricing is 56% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $0.16 to $0.25 (36% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value is 3.7% above its 30-day reference ($0.24). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Switch #38 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Switch appears in Kalos Starter Set, released in 2013. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Promo. It carries a Item subtype designation. Card rules text: Switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack). No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Switch cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Switch printings create a useful comparison set for Switch. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.21-$21.84, a 10300% band. Against the sample mean of $4.59, this card is -95%. Notable alternatives include Switch #157 (Expedition Base Set) at $1.92, Switch #92 (Ruby & Sapphire) at $0.50, Switch #102 (Delta Species) at $0.29, and Switch #206 (151) at $2.78.

Question 5

What set is Switch #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Kalos Starter Set is 2013. Kalos Starter Set is grouped under the XY era. With 39 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Switch (#38) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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