Question 1

What is the current market value of Paldean Student #231?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Paldean Student (Paldean Fates) sits near $0.78. Compared with last week, pricing is 5.7% lower. That is close to the 30-day average of $0.78. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.55 and $0.97, producing a 54% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Paldean Student #231 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 5.7% over 7 days, with the card now 20% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.55 to $0.97 (54% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.78), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +4341% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $15.68, while PSA 10 is $34.64.

Question 3

What is Paldean Student #231 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Paldean Student appears in Paldean Fates, released in 2024. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Supporter subtype. The card text reads: Search your deck for a Pokémon that doesn't have a Rule Box, reveal it, and put it into your hand. For each Paldean Student card (not including this card) in your discard pile, you may search for an additional Pokémon in this way. Then, shuffle your deck. (Pokémon ex, Pokémon V, etc. have Rule Boxes.) You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn. No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Paldean cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Paldean printings create a useful comparison set for Paldean Student. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 3 cards, 1 distinct set. Observed alternatives run from $0.08 to $0.74 (825% spread). The current card sits +157% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.30. Notable alternatives include Paldean Student #230 (Paldean Fates) at $0.74, Paldean Student #85 (Paldean Fates) at $0.09, and Paldean Student #86 (Paldean Fates) at $0.08.

Question 5

What set is Paldean Student #231 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paldean Fates entered circulation in 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 245 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Within this set, Paldean Student is card number 231 with a Ultra Rare designation.

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