Question 1

What is the current market value of Blitzle #SWSH173?

Accepted Answer

Blitzle from SWSH Black Star Promos is currently trading around $0.84. Compared with last week, pricing is 11.6% lower. It is currently 12.1% below the 30-day average of $0.96. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.60 and $1.02, producing a 50% range and high-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Blitzle #SWSH173 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The market retraced 11.6% this week, and current pricing sits 18% below its recent high watermark. With a 50% 90-day spread ($0.60-$1.02), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.96), the card is trading 12.1% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Blitzle #SWSH173 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Blitzle is a SWSH Black Star Promos card from the 2019 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic and Rapid Strike subtype. Attack line includes "Thunder Spear". Fighting weakness applies to this print. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Blitzle cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Blitzle printings create a useful comparison set for Blitzle. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.14 to $1.64 (1071% spread). The current card sits +89% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.44. Notable alternatives include Blitzle #40 (Black & White) at $0.24, Blitzle #41 (Black & White) at $0.24, Blitzle #35 (Noble Victories) at $0.19, and Blitzle #47 (Next Destinies) at $0.21.

Question 5

What set is Blitzle #SWSH173 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SWSH Black Star Promos is 2019. SWSH Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. Set size is 304 cards, which categorizes SWSH Black Star Promos as very large. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the SWSH Black Star Promos checklist, Blitzle occupies position #SWSH173 as a Promo card.

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