Question 1

What is the current market value of Larvesta #196?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Larvesta in Surging Sparks at roughly $2.55. Week-over-week change is limited (+0.4%), indicating short-term stability. Against its 30-day baseline of $2.48, this card is pricing 2.9% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $2.12 and a peak around $3.14 (40% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Larvesta #196 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at +0.4%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. With a 40% 90-day spread ($2.12-$3.14), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($2.48), pricing is near equilibrium. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Larvesta #196 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Larvesta appears in Surging Sparks, released in 2024. Card flavor text reads: "In ancient times, Larvesta was worshiped as the emissary of the sun. However, it was also viewed as a burden since it often caused forest fires." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Fire. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Ram" and "Steady Firebreathing". Water weakness applies to this print. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Larvesta cards available?

Accepted Answer

Larvesta sits within a broader pool of Larvesta variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.10 to $0.23 (130% spread). The current card sits +1278% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.18. Notable alternatives include Larvesta #12 (Plasma Blast) at $0.10, Larvesta #19 (Noble Victories) at $0.23, Larvesta #20 (Noble Victories) at $0.23, and Larvesta #20 (Dark Explorers) at $0.20.

Question 5

What set is Larvesta #196 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Surging Sparks was released in 2024. Surging Sparks is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. Set size is 252 cards, which categorizes Surging Sparks as large. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Within this set, Larvesta is card number 196 with a Illustration Rare designation.

Larvesta #196

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