Question 1

What is the current market value of Volcarona #16?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Volcarona in Black Bolt at roughly $0.16. Week-over-week movement is lower by 24.8%. That is close to the 30-day average of $0.16. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.07 and a peak around $0.24 (106% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Volcarona #16 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 24.8% over 7 days, with the card now 33% below its 90-day high. With a 106% 90-day spread ($0.07-$0.24), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.16), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +18650% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $8.96, while PSA 10 is $30.00.

Question 3

What is Volcarona #16 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, Black Bolt introduced this print of Volcarona. The printed flavor text states: "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 120. Energy typing is Fire. Volcarona evolves from Larvesta. Printed ability include "Torrid Scales". Attack line includes "Fire Wing". It is weak to Water type energy. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Volcarona cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Volcarona checklist helps contextualize this specific Volcarona print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.06 to $19.98 (33200% spread). The current card sits -95% versus the sampled alternative average of $3.41. Notable alternatives include Volcarona #BW40 (BW Black Star Promos) at $19.98, Volcarona #13 (Shining Legends) at $0.15, Volcarona #29 (Journey Together) at $0.07, and Volcarona #25 (Surging Sparks) at $0.09.

Question 5

What set is Volcarona #16 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Black Bolt is 2025. Black Bolt is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. The checklist contains 172 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. In the Black Bolt checklist, Volcarona occupies position #16 as a Rare card.

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