Question 1

What is the current market value of Larvesta #196?

Accepted Answer

For Larvesta in Surging Sparks, the current reference price is $2.75. Compared with last week, pricing is 7.7% higher. Against its 30-day baseline of $2.35, this card is pricing 17.2% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.58 and a peak around $2.75 (43% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Larvesta #196 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly movement is positive (7.7%), and value remains materially above its recent low (74%). Observed 90-day bounds of $1.58 and $2.75 create a 43% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($2.35), the card is trading 17.2% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1463% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $16.54, while PSA 10 is $42.98.

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. It requires 2 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Larvesta cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Larvesta checklist helps contextualize this specific Larvesta print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.05 and $0.17 (240% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.10), this card is +2561%. Notable alternatives include Larvesta #34 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.17, Larvesta #15 (Black Bolt) at $0.12, Larvesta #24 (Surging Sparks) at $0.05, and Larvesta #40 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.12.

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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