Flareon

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Flareon - Dark Explorers (#12)

Pokémon Stage 1 Uncommon HP 90
TCGplayer market reference
$18.68
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
12
Illustrator
Suwama Chiaki
Energy
Fire
Inhaled air is heated in the flame sac in its body to an intense fire over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
i About this card

Flareon - Dark Explorers

Flareon is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Suwama Chiaki. It sits at card number 12 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $18.68. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Flareon has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#12 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 85Elite

Strong market heat, icon status.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 63

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 88

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 68

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal
$4.90 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$18.68 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5036m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$18.68
Low
$1.25
Mar 2022
High
$69.99
Jan 2021
Avg
$15.52
Days tracked
243
data points
Change
-73.3%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 243 data points

Sale History 253 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $300.00 PSA 9 high $129.00 Raw high $69.99
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $5.34
RAW $4.22
RAW $3.96
RAW $4.00
RAW $3.98
RAW $4.22
RAW $3.74
RAW $3.93
RAW $4.00
RAW $4.16
RAW $3.94
RAW $3.95
RAW $3.51
RAW $3.29
RAW $3.13
? Card FAQ

Flareon FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Flareon from Dark Explorers worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $18.68. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Flareon?

This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Flareon has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Flareon?

Suwama Chiaki illustrated this card. See Suwama Chiaki's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Flareon released?

The Dark Explorers set released in 2012, so this card (#12 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Flareon?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Flareon legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.