Question 1

What is the current market value of Ferrothorn #209?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Ferrothorn (Paradox Rift) sits near $4.99. Compared with last week, pricing is 2.0% higher. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($4.90). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $4.07 to $5.54 (29% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Ferrothorn #209 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 2.0%; current pricing is 23% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $4.07 to $5.54 (29% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($4.90), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Ferrothorn #209 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Ferrothorn is a Paradox Rift card from the 2023 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Metal. This card evolves from Ferroseed. Printed ability include "Exoskeleton". The printed attacks highlight "Spinning Needles". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Grass. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Ferrothorn cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Ferrothorn often benchmark it against other Ferrothorn cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.03 and $17.16 (57100% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($3.18), this card is +57%. Notable alternatives include Ferrothorn #63 (Chaos Rising) at $0.03, Ferrothorn #72 (Emerging Powers) at $0.77, Ferrothorn #73 (Emerging Powers) at $0.77, and Ferrothorn #149 (White Flare) at $17.16.

Question 5

What set is Ferrothorn #209 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paradox Rift was released in 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 266 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. Within this set, Ferrothorn is card number 209 with a Illustration Rare designation.

Ferrothorn #209

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