Question 1

What is the current market value of Joltik #196?

Accepted Answer

For Joltik in Paradox Rift, the current reference price is $11.33. Over the last 7 days it gained 3.8%. Against its 30-day baseline of $10.69, this card is pricing 6.0% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $7.90 to $12.04 (37% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Joltik #196 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent direction is upward at 3.8%; current pricing is 43% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $7.90 to $12.04 (37% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($10.69), the card is trading 6.0% higher. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Joltik #196 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Joltik appears in Paradox Rift, released in 2023. Card flavor text reads: "Joltik latch on to other Pokémon and suck out static electricity. They're often found sticking to Yamper's hindquarters." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Lightning. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Flail Around". It is weak to Fighting type energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Joltik cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Joltik often benchmark it against other Joltik cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 4 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.18 and $1.19 (561% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.43), this card is +2505%. Notable alternatives include Joltik #44 (Black & White) at $0.25, Joltik #45 (Black & White) at $0.25, Joltik #33 (Emerging Powers) at $0.18, and Joltik #41 (Dark Explorers) at $0.37.

Question 5

What set is Joltik #196 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paradox Rift was released in 2023. Paradox Rift is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. Set size is 266 cards, which categorizes Paradox Rift as very large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Paradox Rift checklist, Joltik occupies position #196 as a Illustration Rare card.

Joltik #196

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