Question 1

What is the current market value of Volbeat #8?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Volbeat in XY at roughly $0.15. Compared with last week, pricing is 25.0% lower. It is currently 36.4% below the 30-day average of $0.24. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.14 to $0.43 (193% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Volbeat #8 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 25.0% over 7 days, with the card now 65% below its 90-day high. With a 193% 90-day spread ($0.14-$0.43), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 36.4% below its 30-day reference ($0.24). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Volbeat #8 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, XY introduced this print of Volbeat. Card flavor text reads: "It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise's sweet aroma." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Luring Glow" and "Signal Beam". The card has a weakness to Fire. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Volbeat cards available?

Accepted Answer

Volbeat sits within a broader pool of Volbeat variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.21-$1.68, a 700% band. Against the sample mean of $0.80, this card is -81%. Notable alternatives include Volbeat #92 (Great Encounters) at $0.21, Volbeat #56 (Delta Species) at $1.28, Volbeat #53 (Sandstorm) at $1.18, and Volbeat #42 (Emerald) at $1.68.

Question 5

What set is Volbeat #8 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for XY is 2014. It belongs to the XY series. With 146 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 12 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Volbeat (#8) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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