Volcarona

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Volcarona - Darkness Ablaze (#30)

Pokémon Stage 1 Rare HP 120
TCGplayer market reference
$0.51
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
30
Illustrator
NC Empire
Energy
Fire
According to legends, it was hatched from a flaming cocoon to save people and Pokémon that were suffering from the cold.
i About this card

Volcarona - Darkness Ablaze

Volcarona is a Rare Pokémon card from the Darkness Ablaze Pokémon TCG set, released 2020, illustrated by NC Empire. It sits at card number 30 in the Darkness Ablaze checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $0.51. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Volcarona has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#30 in Darkness Ablaze) 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 45Average

Weak icon status.

Market Heat 50

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 65

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
$0.31 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
$0.51 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$0.51
Low
$0.24
Dec 2025
High
$1.48
Nov 2024
Avg
$0.56
Days tracked
251
data points
Change
-47.4%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 251 data points

Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01

Raw high $1.48
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $0.38
RAW $0.25
RAW $0.27
RAW $0.29
RAW $0.24
RAW $0.25
RAW $1.17
RAW $1.16
RAW $1.26
RAW $1.26
RAW $1.26
RAW $1.26
RAW $1.27
RAW $1.23
RAW $1.23
? Card FAQ

Volcarona FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Volcarona from Darkness Ablaze worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $0.51. 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 Volcarona?

This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Volcarona has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Volcarona?

NC Empire illustrated this card. See NC Empire'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 Volcarona released?

The Darkness Ablaze set released in 2020, so this card (#30 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Volcarona?

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 Volcarona 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.