Darumaka #BW18
Darumaka #BW18 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $20.52, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Darumaka #BW18. Sell on your own schedule.
Darumaka at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Set: BW Black Star Promos (Black & White, 2011).
- Rarity: Common.
- Live market value $20.52 for the Holofoil print.
Darumaka price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darumaka #BW18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $20.52
- Mid
- $28.17
- High
- —
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About Darumaka #BW18
Darumaka is the #BW18 of 101 card in BW Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2011 as part of the Black & White series. The card carries 60 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Akira Komayama; the Holofoil printing sits around $20.52, spanning $20.52–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #BW18 / 101
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Akira Komayama
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2011/04/26
Darumaka attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Darumaka #BW18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Searing Flame
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Darumaka price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darumaka #BW18.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($20.52) — 1 version in total.
At $20.52, Darumaka draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $20.52, Darumaka draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Darumaka, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Darumaka 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 $19.01–$20.52. The most recent snapshot of $20.52 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 $20.52 nets roughly $17.50 on eBay, $17.60 on TCGplayer, $19.14 via Cardmarket, $17.98 on Whatnot or $20.52 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.02.
As a common card, Darumaka 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 Darumaka #BW18.
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 Darumaka?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Darumaka #BW18 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 $20.52 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $4.63 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.49 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-21.1% 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 BW Black Star Promos
Within BW Black Star Promos it is the #45 most valuable of 76 tracked cards; the set median is $30.40.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 42%.
The set's top card is Mew (#BW98), valued at $497.49.
What makes Darumaka valuable
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Darumaka is a modern-era card (2011); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- The Akira Komayama artwork gives Darumaka appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Fire typing means Darumaka has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- A $20.52 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Darumaka
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Darumaka has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Darumaka can realise well above the $20.52 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $20.52 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- BW Black Star Promos was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Darumaka value questions
What is Darumaka #BW18 worth?
Darumaka trades near $20.52 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $20.52–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Darumaka hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Darumaka rare?
Darumaka is a Common card from BW Black Star Promos (Black & White series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Darumaka have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($20.52). 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 $20.52. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Darumaka cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Akira Komayama also matters to collector demand.
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