Flareon – Vivid Voltage (#26)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Flareon (#26) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Eri Yamaki and the Fire Mane attack (100 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.36, Cardmarket average sale is €0.58, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.36
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.44
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Vivid Voltage
- Card Number
- 26
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Eri Yamaki
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Incandescent Awakening
If this Pokémon has a Memory Capsule attached, Grass Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) have no Abilities.
Attacks & Strategy
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Fire Mane
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 100
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Flareon from Vivid Voltage (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Eri Yamaki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Flareon 26 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Flareon's Fire Mane deals 100 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Flareon Cards
Looking for other Flareon cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivid Voltage #26 ← Current | 110 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.36 |
�📦 Vivid Voltage Set Context
This Flareon is part of the Vivid Voltage expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Eri Yamaki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Flareon card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Vivid Voltage are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Eri Yamaki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Flareon 26 was released in 2020 in the Vivid Voltage expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Eri Yamaki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Vivid Voltage represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Flareon have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Flareon card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Flareon works best in Fire type decks.