Question 1

What is the current market value of Volcarona #18?

Accepted Answer

For Volcarona in Ancient Origins, the current reference price is $0.59. Over the last 7 days it declined 2.6%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.60). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.50 to $0.62 (20% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Volcarona #18 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 2.6% over 7 days, with the card now 5% below its 90-day high. With a 20% 90-day spread ($0.50-$0.62), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.60). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +32893% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $7.00, while PSA 10 is $194.66.

Question 3

What is Volcarona #18 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2015, Ancient Origins introduced this print of Volcarona. Card flavor text reads: "When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona's fire provided a replacement for the sun." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Fire. As an evolution, Volcarona develops from Larvesta. Notable move text references "Burning Scales" and "Wind Wheel". Water weakness applies to this print. It requires 2 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Volcarona cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Volcarona often benchmark it against other Volcarona cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.12 to $19.98 (16550% spread). The current card sits -85% versus the sampled alternative average of $4.02. Notable alternatives include Volcarona #13 (Plasma Blast) at $0.64, Volcarona #21 (Noble Victories) at $1.06, Volcarona #22 (Dark Explorers) at $2.18, and Volcarona #BW40 (BW Black Star Promos) at $19.98.

Question 5

What set is Volcarona #18 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Ancient Origins is 2015. It belongs to the XY series. Set size is 100 cards, which categorizes Ancient Origins as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 11 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Volcarona is card number 18 with a Rare designation.

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