Volcanion ex #182
From Journey Together, Volcanion ex (#182) is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card valued at $14.02 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.
Volcanion ex #182 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Volcanion ex at a glance
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €22.46 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -6.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Set: Journey Together (Scarlet & Violet, 2025).
- Live market value $14.02 for the Holofoil print.
Volcanion ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Volcanion ex #182.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.05
- Mid
- $17.00
- 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 Volcanion ex #182
Printed as #182 in Journey Together, Volcanion ex belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series and dates to 2025. A Fire-type (220 HP), this basic / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by akagi and currently trades at $14.02 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $10.05 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Journey Together
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #182 / 159
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- akagi
- HP
- 220
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic, ex
- Released
- 2025/03/28
Volcanion ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Volcanion ex #182 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scalding Steam
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may make your opponent's Active Pokémon Burned.
Scorching Cyclone
Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Scalding Steam
- Attacks
- 1
Volcanion ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Volcanion ex #182.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $14.02.
In the $14.02 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$14.02 gives Volcanion ex real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Volcanion ex trends at €22.46 on Cardmarket (avg sold €23.08, lowest NM €10.32).
Volcanion ex price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €21.39 against a 30-day average of €22.82 (-6.3%).
Latest daily average €27.49 against a trend price of €22.46.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Volcanion ex, with a recorded low of $13.69 and high of $14.58; current value is at 37% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 6.1%.
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 Volcanion ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $14.02 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $11.86 via eBay's default tier, $11.93 on TCGplayer, $12.97 on Cardmarket, $12.19 on Whatnot and $14.02 selling directly — a $2.16 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
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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 Volcanion ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Volcanion ex #182 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 $14.02 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 $60.00 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.9% 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.
Volcanion ex within Journey Together
Volcanion ex ranks #6 of 13 tracked Journey Together cards by market value, against a set median of $13.74.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 62%.
The set's top card is Lillie's Clefairy ex (#184), valued at $79.95.
What makes Volcanion ex valuable
- Contemporary (2025) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- akagi illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Volcanion ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
- As a Special Illustration Rare, Volcanion ex sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Volcanion ex
- Bulk lots of Volcanion ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€21.39 and €22.82) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $14.02 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.02 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Volcanion ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Volcanion ex value questions
What is Volcanion ex #182 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $14.02 (low $10.05, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €22.46.
Will Volcanion ex hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Special Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Volcanion ex rare?
Volcanion ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Journey Together (Scarlet & Violet series, 2025). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Volcanion ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($14.02). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Volcanion ex sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.02. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Volcanion ex?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by akagi also matters to collector demand.
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