Torkoal #18
📉 Dip AlertTorkoal #18 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $9.99, 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.
Torkoal #18 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Torkoal at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.24.
- Dark Explorers, Black & White series, 2012.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Live market value $9.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend -10.7% (7d vs 30d).
Torkoal price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torkoal #18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.03
- Mid
- $9.95
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.30
- Mid
- $0.57
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Torkoal #18
Printed as #18 in Dark Explorers, Torkoal belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2012. A Fire-type (90 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $9.99, with listings from $5.03 to —.
“It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.”
Printed flavour text on the Dark Explorers #18 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #18 / 108
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #324
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Torkoal attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torkoal #18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flame Cloak
Flip a coin. If heads, attach a Fire Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Heat Blast
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Torkoal price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torkoal #18.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($9.99), Normal ($0.56) — 2 versions in total.
$9.99 gives Torkoal real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $9.99 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Torkoal trends at €0.24 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.24, lowest NM €0.02).
Torkoal price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.25 against a 30-day average of €0.28 (-10.7%).
Single-day average: €0.25; Cardmarket trend price €0.24.
Torkoal has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $3.79 to $9.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 81.8%, 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 · 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 Torkoal?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $9.99 market translates to a net of about $8.37 (eBay), $8.42 (TCGplayer), $9.14 (Cardmarket), $8.60 (Whatnot) or $9.99 (direct). That $1.62 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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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Should you grade Torkoal?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torkoal #18 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 $9.99 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 $55.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-51.9% 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.
Torkoal within Dark Explorers
Torkoal ranks #43 of 57 tracked Dark Explorers cards by market value, against a set median of $29.46.
It sits in the top 26% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Torkoal valuable
- At Uncommon rarity, Torkoal is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Torkoal's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Fire typing means Torkoal has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Torkoal
- For Torkoal, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Torkoal can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Torkoal can realise well above the $5.03 low end.
- Dark Explorers was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.25 and €0.28) to time entries and exits.
Torkoal value questions
What is the value of Torkoal?
Torkoal trades near $9.99 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $5.03–—; Cardmarket shows €0.24.
Will Torkoal hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Torkoal rare?
Torkoal is a Uncommon 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 Torkoal are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.99), Normal ($0.56). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Torkoal sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Torkoal's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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