Voltorb #85
📉 Dip AlertAs card #85 in FireRed & LeafGreen, Voltorb is a Common Pokémon card worth about $15.18 ungraded.
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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 #85 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Voltorb at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- 7-day average €0.18; 30-day average €0.58.
- Trades around $15.18 on TCGplayer.
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.38 (EUR).
Voltorb price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Voltorb #85.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.18
- Mid
- $26.09
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.33
- Mid
- $0.58
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Voltorb #85
Printed as #85 in FireRed & LeafGreen, Voltorb belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. A Lightning-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $15.18 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $15.18 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #85 / 112
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Voltorb attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Voltorb #85 — the playability layer behind the price.
Floating Electrons
As long as Voltorb has any Energy attached to it, Voltorb's Retreat Cost is 0.
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Floating Electrons
- Attacks
- 1
Voltorb price analysis
What drives the current market value of Voltorb #85.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($15.18), Normal ($0.57) — 2 versions in total.
At $15.18 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $15.18 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Voltorb trends at €0.38 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.41, lowest NM €0.02).
Voltorb price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.18, 69.0% below the 30-day average of €0.58.
Latest daily average €0.20 against a trend price of €0.38.
Voltorb has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $14.06 to $15.18; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Voltorb?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Voltorb at $15.18 nets roughly $12.87 on eBay, $12.94 on TCGplayer, $14.07 via Cardmarket, $13.23 on Whatnot or $15.18 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.31.
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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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 #85 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 $15.18 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 $61.16 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-39.4% 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Voltorb ranks #90 of 109 tracked FireRed & LeafGreen cards by market value, against a set median of $41.74.
That is 64% below the middle of the set — a top-18% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Voltorb valuable
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At Common rarity, Voltorb is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- With steady supply, Voltorb is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Voltorb is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Voltorb
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.18 and €0.58) to time entries and exits.
- FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $15.18 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Voltorb has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Voltorb can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Voltorb value questions
What is the value of Voltorb?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $15.18 (low $15.18, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.38.
Is Voltorb a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-69.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Voltorb?
Voltorb is a Common card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Voltorb have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($15.18), Normal ($0.57). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Voltorb sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.18. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Voltorb cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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