Torchic #26
As card #26 in Primal Clash, Torchic is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $17.38 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 Torchic #26. Sell on your own schedule.
Torchic at a glance
- Set: Primal Clash (XY, 2015).
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Current TCGplayer market value $17.38 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Torchic price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torchic #26.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.15
- Mid
- $11.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.75
- Mid
- $3.28
- High
- —
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About Torchic #26
Primal Clash placed Torchic at #26; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2015 within the XY series. A Fire-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $17.38, spanning $8.15–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #26 / 160
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2015/02/04
Torchic attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torchic #26 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ω Barrage
This Pokémon may attack twice a turn. (If the first attack Knocks Out your opponent's Active Pokémon, you may attack again after your opponent chooses a new Active Pokémon.)
Flare Bonus
Discard a Fire Energy card from your hand. If you do, draw 2 cards.
Claw
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Ω Barrage
- Attacks
- 2
Torchic price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torchic #26.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $17.38, Normal at $3.23.
In the $17.38 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $17.38 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Torchic, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Torchic 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $16.53–$17.38. The most recent snapshot of $17.38 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Torchic?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Torchic at $17.38 nets roughly $14.78 on eBay, $14.86 on TCGplayer, $16.16 via Cardmarket, $15.19 on Whatnot or $17.38 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.60.
As a uncommon card, Torchic 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 Torchic #26.
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 #26 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 $17.38 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 $63.36 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-34.8% 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 Primal Clash
Within Primal Clash it is the #28 most valuable of 44 tracked cards; the set median is $22.18.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 39%.
The set's top card is Primal Kyogre EX (#149), valued at $363.35.
What makes Torchic valuable
- Modern (2015) sets are heavily collected, making Torchic's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its Fire typing means Torchic has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Torchic
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $17.38 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $17.38 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Torchic can realise well above the $8.15 low end.
- Bulk lots of Torchic can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Primal Clash was released in 2015; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Torchic value questions
What is the value of Torchic?
The current TCGplayer market value is $17.38 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $8.15 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Torchic?
The card is steady on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Torchic rare?
Torchic is a Uncommon card from Primal Clash (XY series, 2015). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Torchic?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($17.38), Normal ($3.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Torchic?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.38. 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 Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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