Question 1

What is the current market value of Torkoal #172?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Torkoal (Twilight Masquerade) sits near $5.91. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at -0.6%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($5.19), by 13.9%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $2.71 and a peak around $6.34 (61% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Torkoal #172 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -0.6%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. The 90-day range spans $2.71 to $6.34 (61% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($5.19), the card is trading 13.9% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1232% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $19.54, while PSA 10 is $78.73.

Question 3

What is Torkoal #172 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2024, Twilight Masquerade introduced this print of Torkoal. Card flavor text reads: "Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 130. Energy typing is Fire. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Ramming Shell" and "Fire Spin". Water weakness applies to this print. Retreat cost is 3 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Torkoal cards available?

Accepted Answer

Torkoal sits within a broader pool of Torkoal variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.10-$49.85, a 49750% band. Against the sample mean of $8.44, this card is -30%. Notable alternatives include Torkoal #12 (Dragon) at $49.85, Torkoal #29 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.27, Torkoal #25 (Journey Together) at $0.14, and Torkoal #30 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.17.

Question 5

What set is Torkoal #172 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Twilight Masquerade entered circulation in 2024. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. With 226 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Within this set, Torkoal is card number 172 with a Illustration Rare designation.

Torkoal #172

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