Voltorb #71
📉 Dip AlertVoltorb is card #71 from Emerald, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $48.22 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Voltorb #71 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Voltorb at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $48.22 (Reverse Holofoil).
- 7-day average €0.14; 30-day average €0.19.
- Emerald, EX series, 2005.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.06 (EUR).
Voltorb price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Voltorb #71.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $37.49
- Mid
- $139.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.28
- Mid
- $0.70
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Voltorb #71
Emerald placed Voltorb at #71; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2005 within the EX series. A Lightning-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $48.22, with listings from $37.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #71 / 106
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #100
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Voltorb attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Voltorb #71 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ram
Speed Ball
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Voltorb price analysis
What drives the current market value of Voltorb #71.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($48.22), Normal ($0.70) — 2 versions in total.
At $48.22, Voltorb draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $48.22, Voltorb draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.06, with an average sold price of €0.18 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Voltorb price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.14 over 7 days versus €0.19 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-26.3%).
Latest daily average €0.09 against a trend price of €0.06.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $48.22–$48.22. The most recent snapshot of $48.22 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Voltorb?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $48.22 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $41.53 via eBay's default tier, $41.77 on TCGplayer, $45.46 on Cardmarket, $42.66 on Whatnot and $48.22 selling directly — a $6.69 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
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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 Voltorb?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Voltorb #71 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 $48.22 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $64.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $94.20 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $15.93 (18.1% 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.
Voltorb within Emerald
Voltorb ranks #51 of 103 tracked Emerald cards by market value, against a set median of $47.75.
That is 1% above the middle of the set — a top-51% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Voltorb valuable
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Voltorb is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Voltorb comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Priced at $48.22 with steady supply, Voltorb sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Masakazu Fukuda artwork gives Voltorb appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Voltorb
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $48.22 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.14 and €0.19) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Voltorb can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Voltorb can realise well above the $37.49 low end.
- For Voltorb, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Voltorb value questions
What is the value of Voltorb?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $48.22 (low $37.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.06.
Will Voltorb hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-26.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Voltorb?
Voltorb is a Common card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Voltorb are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($48.22), Normal ($0.70). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Voltorb?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $48.22. 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 Voltorb?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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