Torchic #73
From Ruby & Sapphire, Torchic (#73) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $42.87 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 #73 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Torchic at a glance
- 7-day average €0.57; 30-day average €0.52.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.59 (EUR).
- Rarity: Common.
- Set: Ruby & Sapphire (EX, 2003).
- Live market value $42.87 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Torchic price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torchic #73.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $11.70
- Mid
- $13.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.40
- Mid
- $1.07
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Torchic #73
Ruby & Sapphire placed Torchic at #73; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. The card carries 40 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $42.87 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $11.70 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #73 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #255
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Torchic attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torchic #73 — 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 #73.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($42.87), Normal ($1.10) — 2 versions in total.
A $42.87 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $42.87, Torchic draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Torchic trends at €0.59 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.45, lowest NM €0.05).
Torchic price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €0.57, 9.6% above the 30-day average of €0.52.
Single-day average: €0.99; Cardmarket trend price €0.59.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $31.99–$42.87. The most recent snapshot of $42.87 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 11.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 · 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 Torchic?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $42.87 market translates to a net of about $36.89 (eBay), $37.10 (TCGplayer), $40.38 (Cardmarket), $37.90 (Whatnot) or $42.87 (direct). That $5.98 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 Torchic?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torchic #73 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 $42.87 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $53.23 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $88.85 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $10.38 (12.5% 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 Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #22 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 79%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Torchic valuable
- Priced at $42.87 with steady supply, Torchic sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Torchic comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Torchic is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Fire typing means Torchic has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Torchic
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Torchic can realise well above the $11.70 low end.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; 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 $42.87 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Torchic can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Torchic has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Torchic value questions
How much is Torchic worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $42.87 (low $11.70, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.59.
Will Torchic hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (9.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Torchic?
Torchic is a Common card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Torchic have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($42.87), Normal ($1.10). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Torchic sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $42.87. 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 Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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