Question 1

What is the current market value of Honedge #XY12?

Accepted Answer

For Honedge in XY Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $3.32. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $3.32. Its 90-day trading band runs between $2.92 and $3.36, producing a 13% range and low-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Honedge #XY12 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Short-term movement is stable (0.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. The 90-day range spans $2.92 to $3.36 (13% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($3.32). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

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. The retreat cost for this card is 2. 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 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.07 and $0.24 (243% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.12), this card is +2592%. Notable alternatives include Honedge #107 (Team Up) at $0.24, Honedge #60 (BREAKpoint) at $0.10, Honedge #56 (Perfect Order) at $0.09, and Honedge #130 (Paradox Rift) at $0.08.

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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