Question 1

What is the current market value of Rotom #SV038?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Rotom in Shining Fates Shiny Vault at roughly $6.51. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.6%. It now sits 3.6% above its 30-day average of $6.28. The 90-day window shows a floor near $3.95 and a peak around $7.46 (54% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Shiny.

Question 2

Is Rotom #SV038 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term movement is stable (-1.6% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. With a 54% 90-day spread ($3.95-$7.46), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 3.6% above its 30-day reference ($6.28). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +1741% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $11.00, while PSA 10 is $119.86.

Question 3

What is Rotom #SV038 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Rotom is a Shining Fates Shiny Vault card from the 2021 release window. The printed flavor text states: "One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Shiny. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Printed ability include "Roto Choice". Notable move text references "Thunder Shock". Fighting weakness applies to this print. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Rotom cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Rotom checklist helps contextualize this specific Rotom print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.07-$4.77, a 6714% band. Against the sample mean of $0.93, this card is +596%. Notable alternatives include Rotom #49 (Plasma Storm) at $0.48, Rotom #61 (Surging Sparks) at $0.07, Rotom #92 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.14, and Rotom #77 (Destined Rivals) at $0.07.

Question 5

What set is Rotom #SV038 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Shining Fates Shiny Vault entered circulation in 2021. Shining Fates Shiny Vault is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. With 122 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Rotom is card number SV038 with a Rare Shiny designation.

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