Question 1

What is the current market value of Raging Bolt ex #196?

Accepted Answer

For Raging Bolt ex in Temporal Forces, the current reference price is $4.58. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -0.2%. It now sits 8.1% above its 30-day average of $4.24. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.32 to $4.71 (52% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Raging Bolt ex #196 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (-0.2%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $2.32 to $4.71 (52% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 8.1% above its 30-day reference ($4.24). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +704% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $18.68, while PSA 10 is $36.84.

Question 3

What is Raging Bolt ex #196 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Raging Bolt ex is a Temporal Forces card from the 2024 release window. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 240. Energy typing is Dragon. This print is categorized under the Basic, ex, and Ancient subtype. Card rules text: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable move text references "Burst Roar" and "Bellowing Thunder". It requires 3 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Raging cards available?

Accepted Answer

Raging Bolt ex sits within a broader pool of Raging variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 5 cards, 3 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $1.60 and $72.80 (4450% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($32.41), this card is -86%. Notable alternatives include Raging Bolt ex #166 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $72.80, Raging Bolt ex #123 (Temporal Forces) at $1.73, Raging Bolt ex #208 (Temporal Forces) at $71.93, and Raging Bolt ex #218 (Temporal Forces) at $13.99.

Question 5

What set is Raging Bolt ex #196 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Temporal Forces entered circulation in 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 218 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. Within this set, Raging Bolt ex is card number 196 with a Ultra Rare designation.

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