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Torkoal - Dark Explorers (#18)
- Number
- 18
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- Energy
- Fire
It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
Torkoal - Dark Explorers
Torkoal is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It sits at card number 18 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.74 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Torkoal has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#18 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 71Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
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Other printings of Torkoal
Torkoal FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Torkoal from Dark Explorers worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.74 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Torkoal?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Torkoal has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Torkoal?
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. See Masakazu Fukuda'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 Torkoal released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2012, so this card (#18 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Torkoal?
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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Dark Explorers set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.