Question 1

What is the current market value of Iron Thorns #98?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Iron Thorns in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos at roughly $2.08. Week-over-week movement is lower by 2.3%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $2.08. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.95 and a peak around $2.54 (28% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Iron Thorns #98 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 2.3% this week, and current pricing sits 18% below its recent high watermark. With a 28% 90-day spread ($1.95-$2.54), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($2.08), 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 Iron Thorns #98 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos introduced this print of Iron Thorns. The printed flavor text states: "Some of its notable features match those of an object named within a certain expedition journal as Iron Thorns." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic and Future subtype. Attack line includes "Destructo-Press" and "Megaton Lariat". It is weak to Fighting type energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Iron cards available?

Accepted Answer

Iron Thorns sits within a broader pool of Iron variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 1 comparable cards from 1 set. Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($0.08). Notable alternatives include Iron Thorns #62 (Temporal Forces) at $0.08.

Question 5

What set is Iron Thorns #98 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2023. Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 196 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Iron Thorns (#98) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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