Question 1

What is the current market value of Wattrel #178?

Accepted Answer

Wattrel from Twilight Masquerade is currently trading around $4.60. Over the last 7 days it gained 8.3%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($4.04), by 14.0%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.25 to $4.64 (52% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Wattrel #178 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (8.3%), and value remains materially above its recent low (104%). With a 52% 90-day spread ($2.25-$4.64), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($4.04), the card is trading 14.0% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +945% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $18.68, while PSA 10 is $48.09.

Question 3

What is Wattrel #178 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Wattrel appears in Twilight Masquerade, released in 2024. The printed flavor text states: "These Pokémon make their nests on coastal cliffs. The nests have a strange, crackling texture, and they're a popular delicacy." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Thunder Shock". Weakness: Lightning. Resistance: Fighting. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Wattrel cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Wattrel checklist helps contextualize this specific Wattrel print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.05 to $2.83 (5560% spread). The current card sits +721% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.56. Notable alternatives include Wattrel #66 (Surging Sparks) at $0.05, Wattrel #75 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.14, Wattrel #145 (Paldean Fates) at $2.83, and Wattrel #80 (Paldea Evolved) at $0.14.

Question 5

What set is Wattrel #178 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Twilight Masquerade was released in 2024. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. Set size is 226 cards, which categorizes Twilight Masquerade as large. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Wattrel (#178) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

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