Darumaka #97
📉 Dip AlertDarumaka #97 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $14.06, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Demand for Darumaka #97 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Darumaka at a glance
- Black Bolt, Scarlet & Violet series, 2025.
- Trades around $14.06 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €9.94 (7d), €9.48 (30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €10.08.
- Illustration Rare rarity.
Darumaka price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darumaka #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.78
- Mid
- $15.15
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Darumaka #97
Darumaka is the #97 of 86 card in Black Bolt, a contemporary set released in 2025 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Basic.
Tomowaka illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $14.06, with listings from $10.78 to —.
“When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.”
Printed flavour text on the Black Bolt #97 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Black Bolt
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #97 / 86
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Tomowaka
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #554
- Released
- 2025/07/17
Darumaka attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Darumaka #97 — the playability layer behind the price.
Will-O-Wisp
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Darumaka price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darumaka #97.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $14.06.
In the $14.06 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $14.06 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Darumaka trends at €10.08 on Cardmarket (avg sold €9.41, lowest NM €3.89).
Darumaka price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €9.94, 4.9% above the 30-day average of €9.48.
Latest daily average €8.99 against a trend price of €10.08.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Darumaka, with a recorded low of $14.06 and high of $14.48; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 2.9%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 Darumaka?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Darumaka at $14.06 nets roughly $11.90 on eBay, $11.97 on TCGplayer, $13.01 via Cardmarket, $12.23 on Whatnot or $14.06 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.16.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Darumaka?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Darumaka #97 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $14.06 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 $60.03 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.8% 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.
Darumaka within Black Bolt
Darumaka ranks #43 of 78 tracked Black Bolt cards by market value, against a set median of $16.12.
It sits in the top 46% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Victini (#171), valued at $623.46.
What makes Darumaka valuable
- The Tomowaka artwork gives Darumaka appeal beyond pure playability.
- Darumaka is a contemporary card (2025), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- As a Illustration Rare, Darumaka sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Darumaka is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Darumaka
- Bulk lots of Darumaka can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.06 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $14.06 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Darumaka has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Darumaka, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Darumaka value questions
What is Darumaka #97 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $14.06 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.78 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €10.08.
Should I buy Darumaka?
Short-term momentum is rising (+4.9%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Darumaka rare?
Darumaka is a Illustration Rare card from Black Bolt (Scarlet & Violet series, 2025). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Darumaka have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($14.06). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Darumaka?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.06. 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 Darumaka?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Tomowaka also matters to collector demand.
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