Torchic #8
📉 Dip AlertTorchic is card #8 from Nintendo Black Star Promos, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $128.49 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Torchic #8. Sell on your own schedule.
Torchic at a glance
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $128.49 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Set: Nintendo Black Star Promos (POP, 2003).
- Rarity tier — Common.
Torchic price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torchic #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $100.00
- Mid
- $101.49
- High
- —
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About Torchic #8
Nintendo Black Star Promos placed Torchic at #8; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the POP series. The card carries 40 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $128.49, with listings from $100.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Nintendo Black Star Promos
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #8 / 40
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #255
- Released
- 2003/10/01
Torchic attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torchic #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Peck
Fireworks
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Torchic.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Torchic price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torchic #8.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($128.49) — 1 version in total.
$128.49 places Torchic in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
$128.49 places Torchic in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket does not list Torchic, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Torchic 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 4 recorded days the price spanned $128.49–$150.58. The most recent snapshot of $128.49 sits 0% up that range, 14.7% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 9.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 14.7%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 Torchic?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Torchic at $128.49 nets roughly $111.17 on eBay, $111.81 on TCGplayer, $121.72 via Cardmarket, $114.18 on Whatnot or $128.49 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $17.32.
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 Torchic?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torchic #8 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 $128.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $351.25 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $94.14. You need a graded sale of $174.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $157.15 (93.3% 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.
Torchic within Nintendo Black Star Promos
By market value Torchic sits at #16 of 29 in Nintendo Black Star Promos (set median $131.23).
It sits in the top 48% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#39), valued at $800.00.
What makes Torchic valuable
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Torchic is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Common rarity, Torchic is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Torchic comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Priced at $128.49 with thin supply, Torchic sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Torchic
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $128.49 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $128.49 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Nintendo Black Star Promos was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Torchic can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Torchic value questions
What is Torchic #8 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $128.49 (low $100.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Torchic?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era POP set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Torchic rare?
Torchic is a Common card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (POP series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Torchic?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Reverse Holofoil ($128.49). 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 $128.49. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Torchic cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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