Question 1

What is the current market value of Basculin #30?

Accepted Answer

For Basculin in Next Destinies, the current reference price is $0.27. Its 7-day trend is negative at 2.4%. That is close to the 30-day average of $0.27. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.22 and $0.28, producing a 22% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Basculin #30 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 2.4% this week, and current pricing sits 4% below its recent high watermark. With a 22% 90-day spread ($0.22-$0.28), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.27). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +13974% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 10 is currently around $38.00.

Question 3

What is Basculin #30 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Basculin is a Next Destinies card from the 2012 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Bite" and "Bared Fangs". It is weak to Lightning type energy. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Basculin cards available?

Accepted Answer

Basculin sits within a broader pool of Basculin variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $7.75 (12817% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.45), this card is -81%. Notable alternatives include Basculin #24 (White Flare) at $0.07, Basculin #108 (White Flare) at $7.75, Basculin #70 (Fusion Strike) at $0.06, and Basculin #43 (Unified Minds) at $0.22.

Question 5

What set is Basculin #30 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Next Destinies was released in 2012. Next Destinies is grouped under the Black & White era. With 103 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Basculin is card number 30 with a Uncommon designation.

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