Question 1

What is the current market value of Poltchageist #171?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Poltchageist (Twilight Masquerade) sits near $4.50. Its 7-day trend is negative at 2.3%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($4.34), by 3.6%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $2.52 and $4.78, producing a 50% range and high-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Poltchageist #171 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Week-over-week movement is negative (2.3%); this leaves value 6% under the 90-day peak. Observed 90-day bounds of $2.52 and $4.78 create a 50% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($4.34), the card is trading 3.6% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1418% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $17.26, while PSA 10 is $68.29.

Question 3

What is Poltchageist #171 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Poltchageist appears in Twilight Masquerade, released in 2024. Card flavor text reads: "Poltchageist looks like a regional form of Sinistea, but it was recently discovered that the two Pokémon are entirely unrelated." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Grass. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable ability on this print: "Storehouse Hideaway". Attack line includes "Hook". It is weak to Fire type energy. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Poltchageist cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Poltchageist checklist helps contextualize this specific Poltchageist print. This comparison sample includes 2 alternatives across 1 set. Observed alternatives run from $0.10 to $0.15 (50% spread). The current card sits +3500% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.13. Notable alternatives include Poltchageist #20 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.15 and Poltchageist #21 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.10.

Question 5

What set is Poltchageist #171 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Twilight Masquerade is 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 226 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. In the Twilight Masquerade checklist, Poltchageist occupies position #171 as a Illustration Rare card.

Poltchageist #171

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