Torchic #74
📉 Dip AlertAs card #74 in Ruby & Sapphire, Torchic is a Common Pokémon card worth about $39.95 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.
Torchic #74 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Torchic at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.88.
- Set: Ruby & Sapphire (EX, 2003).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Live market value $39.95 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €0.97 (7d), €1.01 (30d).
Torchic price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torchic #74.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $40.00
- Mid
- $66.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $2.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Torchic #74
Printed as #74 in Ruby & Sapphire, Torchic belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Kouki Saitou; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $39.95, spanning $40.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #74 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #255
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Torchic attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torchic #74 — the playability layer behind the price.
Singe
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Torchic price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torchic #74.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($39.95), Normal ($1.93) — 2 versions in total.
At $39.95, Torchic draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $39.95 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.88, with an average sold price of €1.21 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.08.
Torchic price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.97 against a 30-day average of €1.01 (-4%).
Single-day average: €0.70; Cardmarket trend price €0.88.
Torchic has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $39.95 to $40.89; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 2.3% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.3% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 $39.95 nets roughly $34.36 on eBay, $34.56 on TCGplayer, $37.60 via Cardmarket, $35.30 on Whatnot or $39.95 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.59.
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 Torchic?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torchic #74 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 $39.95 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $46.89 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.93 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $7.36 (9.2% 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 Ruby & Sapphire
Torchic ranks #25 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
It sits in the top 76% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Torchic valuable
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- A $39.95 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Its Fire typing means Torchic has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Torchic
- For Torchic, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $39.95 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Torchic has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Torchic can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Torchic value questions
How much is Torchic worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $39.95 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $40.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.88.
Is Torchic a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-4.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Torchic?
Torchic is a Common card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). 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 ($39.95), Normal ($1.93). 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 $39.95. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Torchic's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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