Volcarona #BW40
📉 Dip AlertVolcarona is card #BW40 from BW Black Star Promos, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $30.87 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Volcarona #BW40. Sell on your own schedule.
Volcarona at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Rare.
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $30.87 (Holofoil).
- BW Black Star Promos, Black & White series, 2011.
Volcarona price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Volcarona #BW40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $27.85
- Mid
- $169.13
- High
- —
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About Volcarona #BW40
Volcarona is the #BW40 of 101 card in BW Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2011 as part of the Black & White series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 110 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Shin Nagasawa and currently trades at $30.87 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $27.85 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #BW40 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Larvesta
- Released
- 2011/04/26
Volcarona attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Volcarona #BW40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scorching Scales
Put 4 damage counters instead of 2 on your opponent's Burned Pokémon between turns.
Burning Wind
You may discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Scorching Scales
- Attacks
- 1
Volcarona price analysis
What drives the current market value of Volcarona #BW40.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($30.87) — 1 version in total.
This $30.87 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $30.87, Volcarona draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Volcarona, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Volcarona price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Volcarona has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $30.87 to $31.10; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 0.7% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.7%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Volcarona?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $30.87 market translates to a net of about $26.48 (eBay), $26.63 (TCGplayer), $28.98 (Cardmarket), $27.21 (Whatnot) or $30.87 (direct). That $4.39 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Volcarona #BW40.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Volcarona?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Volcarona #BW40 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $30.87 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $27.14 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $76.85 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-2.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Volcarona within BW Black Star Promos
Within BW Black Star Promos it is the #38 most valuable of 76 tracked cards; the set median is $30.40.
That is 2% above the middle of the set — a top-51% position.
The set's top card is Mew (#BW98), valued at $497.49.
What makes Volcarona valuable
- Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Fire typing means Volcarona has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Priced at $30.87 with steady supply, Volcarona sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- At Rare rarity, Volcarona is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern (2011) sets are heavily collected, making Volcarona's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Volcarona
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $30.87 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Volcarona has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Volcarona can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Volcarona can realise well above the $27.85 low end.
Volcarona value questions
How much is Volcarona worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $30.87 (low $27.85, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Volcarona hold its value?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Volcarona?
Volcarona is a Rare card from BW Black Star Promos (Black & White series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Volcarona are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($30.87). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Volcarona sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $30.87. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Volcarona's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Shin Nagasawa also matters to collector demand.
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