Question 1

What is the current market value of Dottler #18?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Dottler in Sword & Shield at roughly $0.12. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.14, this card is now 13.0% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.10 to $0.16 (50% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Dottler #18 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.10 and $0.16 create a 50% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.14), the card is trading 13.0% lower. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +16567% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 10 is currently around $20.00.

Question 3

What is Dottler #18 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Dottler appears in Sword & Shield, released in 2020. The printed flavor text states: "As it grows inside its shell, it uses its psychic abilities to monitor the outside world and prepare for evolution." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Dottler develops from Blipbug. The printed attacks highlight "Reflect" and "Ram". Fire weakness applies to this print. It requires 2 energy to retreat. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Dottler cards available?

Accepted Answer

Dottler sits within a broader pool of Dottler variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 5 alternatives across 4 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.06-$5.32, a 8767% band. Against the sample mean of $1.40, this card is -91%. Notable alternatives include Dottler #11 (Paradox Rift) at $0.06, Dottler #184 (Paradox Rift) at $5.32, Dottler #19 (Lost Origin) at $0.07, and Dottler #64 (Battle Styles) at $0.09.

Question 5

What set is Dottler #18 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Sword & Shield is 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. With 216 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Sword & Shield checklist, Dottler occupies position #18 as a Uncommon card.

Dottler #18

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