Question 1

What is the current market value of Torchic #22?

Accepted Answer

For Torchic in Darkness Ablaze, the current reference price is $0.16. Week-over-week movement is lower by 6.8%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.22) by 26.5%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.15 to $0.27 (75% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Torchic #22 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 6.8% this week, and current pricing sits 41% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $0.15 to $0.27 (75% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 26.5% below its 30-day reference ($0.22). The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $10.97, or +6756% relative to raw.

Question 3

What is Torchic #22 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Torchic is a Darkness Ablaze card from the 2020 release window. The printed flavor text states: "A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Fire. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Call for Family" and "Live Coal". The card has a weakness to Water. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Torchic cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Torchic checklist helps contextualize this specific Torchic print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.41-$1.42, a 246% band. Against the sample mean of $0.86, this card is -81%. Notable alternatives include Torchic #14 (Dark Explorers) at $0.46, Torchic #15 (Dark Explorers) at $0.41, Torchic #89 (Great Encounters) at $1.28, and Torchic #74 (Ruby & Sapphire) at $1.42.

Question 5

What set is Torchic #22 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Darkness Ablaze is 2020. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. With 201 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Darkness Ablaze checklist, Torchic occupies position #22 as a Common card.

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