Question 1

What is the current market value of Honedge #XY12?

Accepted Answer

Honedge (XY Black Star Promos) is presently valued at about $6.56 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it declined 9.5%. That is close to the 30-day average of $6.56. Its 90-day trading band runs between $6.45 and $6.58, producing a 2% range and low-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Honedge #XY12 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 9.5% over 7 days, with the card now 0% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $6.45 and $6.58 create a 2% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($6.56). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Honedge #XY12 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Honedge appears in XY Black Star Promos, released in 2013. Card flavor text reads: "Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Metal. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Swords Dance" and "Slash". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Psychic. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Honedge cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Honedge often benchmark it against other Honedge cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.05 to $3.20 (6300% spread). The current card sits +961% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.62. Notable alternatives include Honedge #7 (McDonald's Collection 2014) at $3.20, Honedge #56 (Perfect Order) at $0.05, Honedge #92 (Unified Minds) at $0.12, and Honedge #93 (Unified Minds) at $0.12.

Question 5

What set is Honedge #XY12 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013. XY Black Star Promos is grouped under the XY era. With 216 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Honedge is card number XY12 with a Promo designation.

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