Question 1

What is the current market value of Mimikyu #97?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Mimikyu (Paldea Evolved) sits near $0.27. Compared with last week, pricing is 7.4% higher. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.26), by 2.1%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.17 to $0.34 (63% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Mimikyu #97 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 7.4%; current pricing is 59% above the 90-day floor. With a 63% 90-day spread ($0.17-$0.34), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.26), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +14381% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $12.48, while PSA 10 is $39.10.

Question 3

What is Mimikyu #97 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Paldea Evolved introduced this print of Mimikyu. The printed flavor text states: "This Pokémon lives in dark places untouched by sunlight. When it appears before humans, it hides itself under a cloth that resembles a Pikachu." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Psychic. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable ability on this print: "Safeguard". The printed attacks highlight "Ghost Eye". The card has a weakness to Metal. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Mimikyu cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Mimikyu checklist helps contextualize this specific Mimikyu print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.23 to $53.11 (22991% spread). The current card sits -98% versus the sampled alternative average of $13.90. Notable alternatives include Mimikyu #112 (Team Up) at $13.96, Mimikyu #75 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $15.34, Mimikyu #160 (Paldean Fates) at $53.11, and Mimikyu #42 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.23.

Question 5

What set is Mimikyu #97 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paldea Evolved entered circulation in 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, Mimikyu occupies position #97 as a Rare card.

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