Question 1

What is the current market value of Spheal #199?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Spheal (Surging Sparks) sits near $10.48. Week-over-week movement is upward at 7.2%. It now sits 16.0% above its 30-day average of $9.04. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $5.23 to $10.48 (50% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Spheal #199 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (7.2%), and value remains materially above its recent low (100%). Observed 90-day bounds of $5.23 and $10.48 create a 50% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 16.0% above its 30-day reference ($9.04). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +894% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $21.07, while PSA 10 is $104.22.

Question 3

What is Spheal #199 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2024, Surging Sparks introduced this print of Spheal. The printed flavor text states: "This Pokémon's body is covered in blubber and impressively round. It's faster for Spheal to roll around than walk." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Water. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Powder Snow". Metal weakness applies to this print. Retreat cost is 2 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Spheal cards available?

Accepted Answer

Spheal sits within a broader pool of Spheal variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.09-$0.60, a 567% band. Against the sample mean of $0.28, this card is +3665%. Notable alternatives include Spheal #43 (Surging Sparks) at $0.13, Spheal #45 (Primal Clash) at $0.27, Spheal #46 (Primal Clash) at $0.27, and Spheal #65 (Power Keepers) at $0.60.

Question 5

What set is Spheal #199 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Surging Sparks is 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. 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. In the Surging Sparks checklist, Spheal occupies position #199 as a Illustration Rare card.

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