Larvesta #20
As card #20 in Dark Explorers, Larvesta is a Common Pokémon card worth about $6.38 ungraded.
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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 Larvesta #20. Sell on your own schedule.
Larvesta at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $6.38 (Reverse Holofoil).
- No published price history.
- From Dark Explorers (Black & White), released 2012.
- Rarity: Common.
Larvesta price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Larvesta #20.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.50
- Mid
- $8.48
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.10
- Mid
- $0.37
- High
- —
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Is this Larvesta a good deal?
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About Larvesta #20
Card #20 of Dark Explorers is Larvesta, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2012). It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by match; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $6.38, spanning $2.50–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.”
Printed flavour text on the Dark Explorers #20 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #20 / 108
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- match
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #636
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Larvesta attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Larvesta #20 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ram
Flare
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Larvesta price analysis
What drives the current market value of Larvesta #20.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($6.38), Normal ($0.37) — 2 versions in total.
At $6.38 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $6.38 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Larvesta, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Larvesta 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Larvesta, with a recorded low of $2.75 and high of $6.38; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 62.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Larvesta?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Larvesta at $6.38 nets roughly $5.23 on eBay, $5.27 on TCGplayer, $5.71 via Cardmarket, $5.38 on Whatnot or $6.38 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.15.
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 Larvesta #20.
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 Larvesta?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Larvesta #20 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 $6.38 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.36 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.2% 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.
Larvesta within Dark Explorers
Within Dark Explorers it is the #50 most valuable of 57 tracked cards; the set median is $29.46.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 14%.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Larvesta valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- The match artwork gives Larvesta appeal beyond pure playability.
- Larvesta is a Fire card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Larvesta is a modern-era card (2012); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Larvesta is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Larvesta
- For Larvesta, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.38 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Larvesta has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Dark Explorers was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Larvesta can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Larvesta value questions
What is the value of Larvesta?
Larvesta trades near $6.38 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $2.50–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Larvesta a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Larvesta?
Larvesta is a Common card from Dark Explorers (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Larvesta?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.38), Normal ($0.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Larvesta?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.38. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Larvesta's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by match also matters to collector demand.
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