Question 1

What is the current market value of Bastiodon #20?

Accepted Answer

For Bastiodon in Platinum, the current reference price is $1.05. Compared with last week, pricing is 2.8% lower. That is close to the 30-day average of $1.05. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.88 to $1.40 (50% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Bastiodon #20 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 2.8% over 7 days, with the card now 25% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.88 and $1.40 create a 50% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($1.05). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Bastiodon #20 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Bastiodon appears in Platinum, released in 2009. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 130. Energy typing is Metal. This card evolves from Shieldon. Printed ability include "Metal Trait". Notable move text references "Iron Defense" and "Iron Tackle". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Psychic. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Bastiodon cards available?

Accepted Answer

Bastiodon sits within a broader pool of Bastiodon variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.02-$32.08, a 160300% band. Against the sample mean of $7.81, this card is -87%. Notable alternatives include Bastiodon #85 (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos) at $8.51, Bastiodon #93 (Pitch Black) at $2.36, Bastiodon #62 (Pitch Black) at $0.02, and Bastiodon #21 (Mysterious Treasures) at $0.81.

Question 5

What set is Bastiodon #20 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Platinum is 2009. Platinum is grouped under the Platinum era. Set size is 133 cards, which categorizes Platinum as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Bastiodon (#20) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.

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