Question 1

What is the current market value of Voltorb #85?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Voltorb (FireRed & LeafGreen) sits near $0.37. Compared with last week, pricing is 17.8% lower. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.47) by 21.8%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.27 to $0.53 (70% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Voltorb #85 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 17.8% over 7 days, with the card now 30% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.27 and $0.53 create a 70% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.47), the card is trading 21.8% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Voltorb #85 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Voltorb appears in FireRed & LeafGreen, released in 2004. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Lightning. Card subtype classification is Basic. Printed ability include "Floating Electrons". Attack line includes "Thundershock". It is weak to Fighting type energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Voltorb cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Voltorb often benchmark it against other Voltorb cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.13 to $4.16 (3100% spread). The current card sits -66% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.10. Notable alternatives include Voltorb #67 (Base) at $4.16, Voltorb #98 (Base Set 2) at $0.73, Voltorb #69 (Team Rocket) at $1.07, and Voltorb #97 (Legendary Collection) at $0.36.

Question 5

What set is Voltorb #85 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

FireRed & LeafGreen entered circulation in 2004. FireRed & LeafGreen is grouped under the EX era. Set size is 116 cards, which categorizes FireRed & LeafGreen as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 22 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Voltorb is card number 85 with a Common designation.

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