Volcarona V #170
As card #170 in Evolving Skies, Volcarona V is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card worth about $6.32 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.
Volcarona V #170 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Volcarona V at a glance
- Live market value $6.32 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- From Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield), released 2021.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.44.
- Recent averages: €4.86 (7d), €5.04 (30d).
Volcarona V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Volcarona V #170.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.31
- Mid
- $6.44
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Volcarona V #170
Volcarona V is the #170 of 203 card in Evolving Skies, a contemporary set released in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Fire-type (210 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Eske Yoshinob and currently trades at $6.32 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.31 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #170 / 203
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 210
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Released
- 2021/08/27
Volcarona V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Volcarona V #170 — the playability layer behind the price.
Surging Flames
This attack does 20 more damage for each basic Energy card in your discard pile. Then, shuffle those Energy cards into your deck.
Fire Blast
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Volcarona V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Volcarona V #170.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($6.32).
In the $6.32 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $6.32 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €4.44, with an average sold price of €4.96 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.49.
Volcarona V price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.86 over 7 days versus €5.04 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-3.6%).
Single-day average: €3.98; Cardmarket trend price €4.44.
Volcarona V has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $6.24 to $6.38; the latest value sits at 57% of that recorded range and 0.9% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.2%.
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 Volcarona V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.32 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.18 via eBay's default tier, $5.21 on TCGplayer, $5.65 on Cardmarket, $5.33 on Whatnot and $6.32 selling directly — a $1.14 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a ultra rare card, Volcarona V sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Volcarona V #170.
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 V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Volcarona V #170 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Volcarona V #170.
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 $6.32 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 $52.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.3% 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 V within Evolving Skies
Volcarona V ranks #61 of 66 tracked Evolving Skies cards by market value, against a set median of $18.81.
It sits in the top 9% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Umbreon VMAX (#215), valued at $2,298.95.
What makes Volcarona V valuable
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Volcarona V is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Eske Yoshinob is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Ultra Rare, Volcarona V sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Contemporary (2021) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Volcarona V
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Volcarona V can realise well above the $4.31 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.86 and €5.04) to time entries and exits.
- Evolving Skies was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.32 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Volcarona V can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Volcarona V value questions
What is Volcarona V #170 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $6.32 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.31 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.44.
Should I buy Volcarona V?
The card is steady on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Volcarona V?
Volcarona V is a Ultra Rare card from Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Volcarona V have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.32). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Volcarona V sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.32. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Volcarona V cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Eske Yoshinob also matters to collector demand.
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