Question 1

What is the current market value of Slowpoke #5?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Slowpoke in McDonald's Collection 2018 at roughly $17.37. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $17.06. Its 90-day trading band runs between $15.96 and $17.41, producing a 8% range and low-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Slowpoke #5 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 8% 90-day spread ($15.96-$17.41), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($17.06). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1627% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 10 is currently around $299.99.

Question 3

What is Slowpoke #5 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Slowpoke is a McDonald's Collection 2018 card from the 2018 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Its long tail often breaks off. It doesn't really feel any pain, though, and the tail grows back, so Slowpoke isn't particularly bothered." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Psychic. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Headbutt". Psychic weakness applies to this print. The retreat cost for this card is 1. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Slowpoke cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Slowpoke often benchmark it against other Slowpoke cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.09 to $22.18 (24544% spread). The current card sits +307% versus the sampled alternative average of $4.27. Notable alternatives include Slowpoke #18 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.09, Slowpoke #57 (Stellar Crown) at $2.88, Slowpoke #116 (Paldean Fates) at $22.18, and Slowpoke #79 (151) at $0.21.

Question 5

What set is Slowpoke #5 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for McDonald's Collection 2018 is 2018. McDonald's Collection 2018 is grouped under the Other era. Set size is 12 cards, which categorizes McDonald's Collection 2018 as compact. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the McDonald's Collection 2018 checklist, Slowpoke occupies position #5 as a Promo card.

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