Volcarona – Cosmic Eclipse (#252)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Volcarona (#252) is a Rare Rainbow card from Sun & Moon - Cosmic Eclipse released in 2019. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Tsuji and the Backfire attack (160 damage), Put 2 Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $16.01, Cardmarket average sale is €12.03, Floor listings start near €4.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $16.01
- Cardmarket trend price: €12.56
- Recent low listing: €4.90
Card Details
- Set
- Cosmic Eclipse
- Card Number
- 252
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Rainbow
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Tsuji
- HP
- 210
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Flaming Shot
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Fire Energy card from your hand. If you do, put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Backfire
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 160
Put 2 Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (53.3 per energy). -
Massive Heat Wave-GX
[Fire]
Discard an Energy from each of your opponent's Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Volcarona from Cosmic Eclipse (Rare Rainbow) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Tsuji.
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. Premium rarities like this typically see stronger price retention during market fluctuations.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Volcarona 252 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Volcarona's Backfire deals 160 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: Put 2 Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
Stats Overview: 210 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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Eclipse #252 ← Current | 210 | 2 attacks | Rare Rainbow | $16.01 |
�📦 Cosmic Eclipse Set Context
This Volcarona is part of the Cosmic Eclipse expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019. As a Rare Rainbow card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Tsuji, 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 Volcarona card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Rainbow cards from Cosmic Eclipse are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Tsuji 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: Volcarona 252 was released in 2019 in the Cosmic Eclipse expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Tsuji. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Rainbow card, this Volcarona is among the premium chase cards from Cosmic Eclipse. Rainbow Rare cards feature the distinctive rainbow foil pattern that has become iconic in modern Pokémon TCG. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Cosmic Eclipse represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Volcarona with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Volcarona card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- 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: Volcarona works best in Fire type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.