Question 1

What is the current market value of Orthworm #224?

Accepted Answer

Orthworm from Paldea Evolved is currently trading around $5.86. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -0.7%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $5.89. The 90-day window shows a floor near $4.77 and a peak around $6.30 (26% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Orthworm #224 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (-0.7%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $4.77 to $6.30 (26% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($5.89), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +2679% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $12.95, while PSA 10 is $162.83.

Question 3

What is Orthworm #224 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Paldea Evolved introduced this print of Orthworm. The printed flavor text states: "When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 130. Energy typing is Metal. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable ability on this print: "Nutritional Iron". Attack line includes "Shoot Through". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Grass. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Orthworm cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Orthworm printings create a useful comparison set for Orthworm. The current sample spans 2 comparable cards from 2 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.12-$0.21, a 75% band. Against the sample mean of $0.16, this card is +3452%. Notable alternatives include Orthworm #138 (Paradox Rift) at $0.12 and Orthworm #151 (Paldea Evolved) at $0.21.

Question 5

What set is Orthworm #224 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paldea Evolved entered circulation in 2023. Paldea Evolved is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. The checklist contains 279 cards, placing it in a very large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Orthworm (#224) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

Orthworm #224

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