Volcarona – Cosmic Eclipse (#35)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Volcarona (#35) is a Rare Holo Gx card from Sun & Moon - Cosmic Eclipse released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Hiroyuki Yamamoto and the Backfire attack (160 damage), Put 2 Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.71, Cardmarket average sale is €1.74, Floor listings start near €0.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.71
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.41
- Recent low listing: €0.99
Card Details
- Set
- Cosmic Eclipse
- Card Number
- 35
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Gx
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hiroyuki Yamamoto
- 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
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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 Holo Gx) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hiroyuki Yamamoto.
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 Volcarona 35 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 #35 ← Current | 210 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Gx | $1.71 |
�📦 Cosmic Eclipse Set Context
This Volcarona is part of the Cosmic Eclipse expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 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: 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 Holo Gx cards from Cosmic Eclipse are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hiroyuki Yamamoto 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 35 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 Hiroyuki Yamamoto. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
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
- 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.