Question 1

What is the current market value of Shaymin #XY188?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Shaymin (XY Black Star Promos) sits near $8.36. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $8.26. The 90-day window shows a floor near $5.34 and a peak around $8.36 (36% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Shaymin #XY188 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 $5.34 to $8.36 (36% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($8.26). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Shaymin #XY188 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Shaymin appears in XY Black Star Promos, released in 2013. The printed flavor text states: "The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Aromatherapy" and "Magical Leaf". The card has a weakness to Fire. It requires 1 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Shaymin cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Shaymin often benchmark it against other Shaymin cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.04 and $15.96 (39800% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.80), this card is +198%. Notable alternatives include Shaymin #123 (Chilling Reign) at $0.29, Shaymin #3 (Perfect Order) at $0.07, Shaymin #10 (Destined Rivals) at $0.30, and Shaymin #185 (Destined Rivals) at $15.96.

Question 5

What set is Shaymin #XY188 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. In the XY Black Star Promos checklist, Shaymin occupies position #XY188 as a Promo card.

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