Question 1

What is the current market value of Dudunsparce #229?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Dudunsparce in Paldea Evolved at roughly $8.14. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.3% higher. It now sits 6.6% above its 30-day average of $7.63. Its 90-day trading band runs between $6.31 and $8.14, producing a 22% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Dudunsparce #229 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly movement is positive (3.3%), and value remains materially above its recent low (29%). Observed 90-day bounds of $6.31 and $8.14 create a 22% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($7.63), the card is trading 6.6% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1053% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $20.40, while PSA 10 is $93.88.

Question 3

What is Dudunsparce #229 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Paldea Evolved introduced this print of Dudunsparce. Card flavor text reads: "This Pokémon uses its hard tail to make its nest by boring holes into bedrock deep underground. The nest can reach lengths of over six miles." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Colorless. As an evolution, Dudunsparce develops from Dunsparce. The printed attacks highlight "Mud-Slap" and "Dig Away Flash". It is weak to Fighting type energy. It requires 3 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Dudunsparce cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Dudunsparce often benchmark it against other Dudunsparce cards. The current sample spans 3 comparable cards from 3 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.07-$0.55, a 686% band. Against the sample mean of $0.34, this card is +2318%. Notable alternatives include Dudunsparce #80 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.39, Dudunsparce #129 (Temporal Forces) at $0.55, and Dudunsparce #157 (Paldea Evolved) at $0.07.

Question 5

What set is Dudunsparce #229 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Paldea Evolved is 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. With 279 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Paldea Evolved checklist, Dudunsparce occupies position #229 as a Illustration Rare card.

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