Question 1

What is the current market value of Wurmple #78?

Accepted Answer

For Wurmple in Ruby & Sapphire, the current reference price is $1.26. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only +1.5%. Against its 30-day baseline of $1.21, this card is pricing 4.4% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $1.04 and $1.26, producing a 17% range and low-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Wurmple #78 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (+1.5%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 17% 90-day spread ($1.04-$1.26), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value is 4.4% above its 30-day reference ($1.21). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Wurmple #78 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Wurmple appears in Ruby & Sapphire, released in 2003. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Grass. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Signs of Evolution" and "Poison Barb". The card has a weakness to Fire. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Wurmple cards available?

Accepted Answer

Wurmple sits within a broader pool of Wurmple variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.15 and $0.76 (407% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.30), this card is +325%. Notable alternatives include Wurmple #81 (Dragon) at $0.76, Wurmple #11 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.15, Wurmple #6 (Lost Origin) at $0.15, and Wurmple #23 (Lost Thunder) at $0.21.

Question 5

What set is Wurmple #78 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003. Ruby & Sapphire is grouped under the EX era. Set size is 109 cards, which categorizes Ruby & Sapphire as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 23 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Ruby & Sapphire checklist, Wurmple occupies position #78 as a Common card.

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