Question 1

What is the current market value of Combusken #9?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Combusken (Nintendo Black Star Promos) sits near $77.50. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($77.50). Its 90-day trading band runs between $41.02 and $77.50, producing a 47% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Combusken #9 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 47% 90-day spread ($41.02-$77.50), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($77.50), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +388% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $84.97, while PSA 10 is $378.29.

Question 3

What is Combusken #9 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Combusken appears in Nintendo Black Star Promos, released in 2003. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Fire. As an evolution, Combusken develops from Torchic. Notable move text references "Flare" and "Double Kick". Water weakness applies to this print. It requires 1 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Combusken cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Combusken checklist helps contextualize this specific Combusken print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.08-$1.29, a 1513% band. Against the sample mean of $0.39, this card is +19772%. Notable alternatives include Combusken #41 (Destined Rivals) at $0.28, Combusken #23 (Journey Together) at $0.09, Combusken #31 (Crystal Guardians) at $1.29, and Combusken #23 (Darkness Ablaze) at $0.08.

Question 5

What set is Combusken #9 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Nintendo Black Star Promos is 2003. It belongs to the NP series. With 40 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 23 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Combusken (#9) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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