Question 1

What is the current market value of Mankey #98?

Accepted Answer

Mankey from Surging Sparks is currently trading around $0.03. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. It now sits 9.8% above its 30-day average of $0.03. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.02 and $0.06, producing a 133% range and high-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Mankey #98 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. The 90-day range spans $0.02 to $0.06 (133% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 9.8% above its 30-day reference ($0.03). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Mankey #98 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Mankey is a Surging Sparks card from the 2024 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It is extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment, then thrashing away the next instant." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Fighting. Card subtype classification is Basic. The printed attacks highlight "Dual Chop". Psychic weakness applies to this print. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Mankey cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Mankey printings create a useful comparison set for Mankey. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.02-$0.64, a 3100% band. Against the sample mean of $0.27, this card is -89%. Notable alternatives include Mankey #42 (Pitch Black) at $0.02, Mankey #55 (Jungle) at $0.26, Mankey #61 (Team Rocket) at $0.64, and Mankey #81 (Legendary Collection) at $0.41.

Question 5

What set is Mankey #98 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Surging Sparks is 2024. Surging Sparks is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 252 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Mankey (#98) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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