Larvesta #21
Larvesta #21 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $6.34, 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 Larvesta #21. Sell on your own schedule.
Larvesta at a glance
- Trades around $6.34 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From Dark Explorers (Black & White), released 2012.
Larvesta price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Larvesta #21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.89
- Mid
- $2.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.23
- Mid
- $0.34
- High
- —
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About Larvesta #21
Printed as #21 in Dark Explorers, Larvesta belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2012. The card carries 60 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $6.34, with listings from $1.89 to —.
“The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.”
Printed flavour text on the Dark Explorers #21 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #21 / 108
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #636
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Larvesta attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Larvesta #21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Super Singe
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Larvesta price analysis
What drives the current market value of Larvesta #21.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($6.34), Normal ($0.32).
In the $6.34 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $6.34 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Larvesta, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Larvesta 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 3 recorded days the price spanned $6.34–$6.34. The most recent snapshot of $6.34 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Larvesta?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.34 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.20 via eBay's default tier, $5.23 on TCGplayer, $5.67 on Cardmarket, $5.35 on Whatnot and $6.34 selling directly — a $1.14 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Larvesta #21.
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 Larvesta?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Larvesta #21 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 $6.34 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 $52.32 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.3% 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.
Larvesta within Dark Explorers
Larvesta ranks #51 of 57 tracked Dark Explorers cards by market value, against a set median of $29.46.
It sits in the top 12% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Larvesta valuable
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Larvesta is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Larvesta's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Larvesta is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Larvesta
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Larvesta has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Larvesta, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Dark Explorers was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.34 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Larvesta value questions
What is Larvesta #21 worth?
Larvesta trades near $6.34 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $1.89–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Larvesta a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Larvesta rare?
Larvesta is a Common card from Dark Explorers (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Larvesta are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.34), Normal ($0.32). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Larvesta?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.34. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Larvesta's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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