Question 1

What is the current market value of Zarude #199?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Zarude (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) sits near $0.26. Compared with last week, pricing is 4.7% lower. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.26). The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.24 and a peak around $0.29 (19% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Zarude #199 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 4.7% over 7 days, with the card now 10% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.24 and $0.29 create a 19% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.26). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +57158% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $14.03, while PSA 10 is $148.87.

Question 3

What is Zarude #199 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Zarude is a Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos card from the 2023 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Within dense forests, this Pokémon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It's incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokémon of the forest fear it." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. The printed attacks highlight "Pluck Off" and "Hammer Whip". It is weak to Fire type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Zarude cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Zarude checklist helps contextualize this specific Zarude print. This comparison sample includes 5 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.12-$0.32, a 167% band. Against the sample mean of $0.20, this card is +29%. Notable alternatives include Zarude #11 (Surging Sparks) at $0.13, Zarude #16 (Crown Zenith) at $0.30, Zarude #27 (Fusion Strike) at $0.14, and Zarude #19 (Chilling Reign) at $0.32.

Question 5

What set is Zarude #199 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. The checklist contains 196 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Zarude is card number 199 with a Promo designation.

Zarude #199

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