Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Iron Thorns (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) is presently valued at about $2.88 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it gained 5.2%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($2.43), by 18.4%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.29 to $2.92 (57% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Iron Thorns #98 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent direction is upward at 5.2%; current pricing is 123% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $1.29 to $2.92 (57% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 18.4% above its 30-day reference ($2.43). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1840% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $20.34, while PSA 10 is $55.86.

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. It requires 3 energy to retreat. 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 ($0.19). Notable alternatives include Iron Thorns #62 (Temporal Forces) at $0.19.

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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