Torkoal #12
🔥 Hot MoveTorkoal #12 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $86.03, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Demand for Torkoal #12 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Torkoal at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Trades around $86.03 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €27.61 (EUR).
- Dragon, EX series, 2003.
- Short-term trend 54.7% (7d vs 30d).
Torkoal price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torkoal #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $65.00
- Mid
- $93.40
- High
- —
- Low
- $27.65
- Mid
- $57.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Torkoal #12
Card #12 of Dragon is Torkoal, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). A Fire-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the Holofoil printing sits around $86.03, spanning $65.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #12 / 97
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #324
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Torkoal attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torkoal #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Power Generation
Search your discard pile for up to 2 basic Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand.
Scorching Smoke
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned. Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Torkoal.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Torkoal price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torkoal #12.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($86.03), Reverse Holofoil ($39.25) — 2 versions in total.
A $86.03 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $86.03, Torkoal draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Torkoal trends at €27.61 on Cardmarket (avg sold €26.98, lowest NM €2.00).
Torkoal price history & movement
Recent sales average €32.11 over 7 days versus €20.76 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+54.7%).
Latest daily average €26.50 against a trend price of €27.61.
Torkoal has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $86.03 to $86.03; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Torkoal?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $86.03 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $74.33 via eBay's default tier, $74.76 on TCGplayer, $81.38 on Cardmarket, $76.35 on Whatnot and $86.03 selling directly — a $11.70 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Torkoal #12.
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 Torkoal?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torkoal #12 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Torkoal #12.
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 $86.03 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $184.53 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $34.84. You need a graded sale of $132.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $74.52 (59.1% 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.
Torkoal within Dragon
Within Dragon it is the #15 most valuable of 94 tracked cards; the set median is $24.28.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 85%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Torkoal valuable
- At Rare rarity, Torkoal is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era cards like Torkoal (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At $86.03 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Torkoal is a Fire card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Torkoal
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€32.11 and €20.76) to time entries and exits.
- Dragon was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $86.03 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $86.03 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Torkoal can realise well above the $65.00 low end.
Torkoal value questions
What is Torkoal #12 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $86.03 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $65.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €27.61.
Should I buy Torkoal?
Short-term momentum is rising (+54.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Torkoal?
Torkoal is a Rare card from Dragon (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Torkoal have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($86.03), Reverse Holofoil ($39.25). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Torkoal sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $86.03. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Torkoal's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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