Torchic #69
📉 Dip AlertFrom Emerald, Torchic (#69) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $160.99 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Torchic #69 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Torchic at a glance
- Common rarity.
- Recent averages: €5.71 (7d), €12.99 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $160.99 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Set: Emerald (EX, 2005).
- Cardmarket trend price €8.58.
Torchic price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torchic #69.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $50.00
- Mid
- $499.74
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.79
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Torchic #69
Torchic is the #69 of 106 card in Emerald, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. A Fire-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Midori Harada and currently trades at $160.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $50.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #69 / 106
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #255
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Torchic attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torchic #69 — the playability layer behind the price.
Hypnotic Gaze
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Torchic price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torchic #69.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($160.99), Normal ($0.93).
At $160.99 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $160.99 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €8.58, with an average sold price of €13.14 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Torchic price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €5.71, 56.0% below the 30-day average of €12.99.
Single-day average: €0.15; Cardmarket trend price €8.58.
Torchic has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $160.99 to $160.99; 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 Torchic?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Torchic at $160.99 nets roughly $139.36 on eBay, $140.16 on TCGplayer, $152.59 via Cardmarket, $143.14 on Whatnot or $160.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $21.63.
As a common card, Torchic sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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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 Torchic?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torchic #69 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 $160.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $450.22 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $128.08. You need a graded sale of $206.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $205.51 (102.2% 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.
Torchic within Emerald
Torchic ranks #16 of 103 tracked Emerald cards by market value, against a set median of $47.75.
That is 237% above the middle of the set — a top-85% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Torchic valuable
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Priced at $160.99 with thin supply, Torchic sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Torchic is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Fire typing means Torchic has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Midori Harada illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Torchic
- For Torchic, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.71 and €12.99) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Torchic can realise well above the $50.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $160.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Torchic value questions
What is Torchic #69 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $160.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $50.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €8.58.
Should I buy Torchic?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Torchic rare?
Torchic is a Common card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Torchic have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($160.99), Normal ($0.93). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Torchic sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $160.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Torchic cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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