Question 1

What is the current market value of Ferrothorn #209?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Ferrothorn (Paradox Rift) sits near $4.97. Compared with last week, pricing is 6.0% lower. It now sits 2.3% above its 30-day average of $4.86. Its 90-day trading band runs between $3.67 and $5.49, producing a 37% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Ferrothorn #209 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (6.0%); this leaves value 9% under the 90-day peak. With a 37% 90-day spread ($3.67-$5.49), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($4.86). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1068% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $17.77, while PSA 10 is $58.03.

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. Retreat cost is 3 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Ferrothorn cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Ferrothorn checklist helps contextualize this specific Ferrothorn print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.02-$16.54, a 82600% band. Against the sample mean of $2.81, this card is +77%. Notable alternatives include Ferrothorn #63 (Chaos Rising) at $0.10, Ferrothorn #69 (White Flare) at $0.07, Ferrothorn #149 (White Flare) at $16.54, and Ferrothorn #128 (Paradox Rift) at $0.07.

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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