Question 1

What is the current market value of Volcarona #16?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Volcarona (Black Bolt) sits near $0.05. Compared with last week, pricing is 50.0% lower. It is currently 37.5% below the 30-day average of $0.08. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.05 and a peak around $0.11 (120% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Volcarona #16 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 50.0% over 7 days, with the card now 55% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.05 and $0.11 create a 120% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.08), the card is trading 37.5% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

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. 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 $0.04 to $22.34 (55750% spread). The current card sits -99% versus the sampled alternative average of $4.18. Notable alternatives include Volcarona #13 (Plasma Blast) at $0.85, Volcarona #21 (Noble Victories) at $0.47, Volcarona #22 (Dark Explorers) at $1.33, and Volcarona #BW40 (BW Black Star Promos) at $22.34.

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.

Volcarona #16

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