Torchic #2
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Macdonald's Collection 2016, Torchic (#2) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $6.00 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Demand for Torchic #2 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Torchic at a glance
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Live market value $6.00 for the Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend 130.7% (7d vs 30d).
- Set: Macdonald's Collection 2016 (McDonald's Collection, 2016).
- Cardmarket trend price €10.29.
Torchic price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torchic #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $24.99
- Mid
- $36.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Torchic a good deal?
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About Torchic #2
Card #2 of Macdonald's Collection 2016 is Torchic, a modern-era Pokémon card from the McDonald's Collection series (2016). A Fire-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
sui illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $6.00, with listings from $24.99 to —.
“A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2016 #2 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2016
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #2 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- sui
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2016/08/20
Torchic attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torchic #2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ember
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Torchic price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torchic #2.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($6.00) — 1 version in total.
In the $6.00 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $6.00 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €10.29, with an average sold price of €1.96 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.20.
Torchic price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €13.31, 130.7% above the 30-day average of €5.77.
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.88, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €10.29.
Torchic has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $6.00 to $6.00; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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 · 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 Torchic?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $6.00 market translates to a net of about $4.91 (eBay), $4.94 (TCGplayer), $5.35 (Cardmarket), $5.05 (Whatnot) or $6.00 (direct). That $1.09 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a unknown card, Torchic 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 Torchic #2.
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 Torchic?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torchic #2 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 $6.00 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 $51.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.4% 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.
Torchic within Macdonald's Collection 2016
By market value Torchic sits at #12 of 12 in Macdonald's Collection 2016 (set median $125.00).
It sits in the top 8% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Scraggy (#7), valued at $199.99.
What makes Torchic valuable
- Artwork by sui is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Fire typing means Torchic has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- At Unknown rarity, Torchic is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern (2016) sets are heavily collected, making Torchic's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Torchic
- Bulk lots of Torchic can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€13.31 and €5.77) to time entries and exits.
- Macdonald's Collection 2016 was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Torchic can realise well above the $24.99 low end.
Torchic value questions
What is Torchic #2 worth?
Torchic trades near $6.00 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $24.99–—; Cardmarket shows €10.29.
Is Torchic a good investment?
As a modern-era Unknown card it is trending up in the short term (130.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Torchic?
Torchic is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2016 (McDonald's Collection series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Torchic are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Torchic?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.00. 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 Torchic?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by sui also matters to collector demand.
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