Question 1

What is the current market value of Blitzle #SWSH173?

Accepted Answer

For Blitzle in SWSH Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $0.30. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%.

That is close to the 30-day average of $0.30. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.29 and a peak around $0.36 (23% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement.

This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Blitzle #SWSH173 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 23% 90-day spread ($0.29-$0.36), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.

Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.30). 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. It requires 1 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Blitzle cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Blitzle checklist helps contextualize this specific Blitzle print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets.

Observed alternatives run from $0.07 to $6.31 (8914% spread). The current card sits -74% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.14.

Notable alternatives include Blitzle #48 (BREAKpoint) at $0.11, Blitzle #50 (Chilling Reign) at $0.09, Blitzle #53 (Vivid Voltage) at $0.07, and Blitzle #62 (Surging Sparks) at $0.09.

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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