Volcarona – Noble Victories (#21)

Volcarona Pokémon card — Noble Victories #21, Rare
Illustration Rare artwork showcased in the Scarlet & Violet: Noble Victories expansion.

Price Overview & Key Facts

Volcarona (#21) is a Rare card from Black & White - Noble Victories released in 2011. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Fiery Dance attack (30 damage), Attach a basic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.04, Cardmarket average sale is €0.70, Floor listings start near €0.02.

  • TCGplayer market price: $1.04
  • Cardmarket trend price: €0.70
  • Recent low listing: €0.02
Current Prices: €0.70 (CM) $1.04 (TCG)

Card Details

Set
Noble Victories
Card Number
21
Rarity
✨ Rare
Illustrator
🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
HP
110
Type
🔥 Fire
Weaknesses
Water ×2
Retreat Cost
1 (Colorless)

Attacks & Strategy

  • Fiery Dance [Fire] — 30
    Attach a basic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.
  • Heat Wave [Fire, Colorless, Colorless] — 60
    The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential

Volcarona from Noble Victories (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2011, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.

Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.

Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.

⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability

This Volcarona 21 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.

Key Attack: Volcarona's Fiery Dance deals 30 damage for Fire energy. Special effect: Attach a basic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.

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.

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Set HP Attacks Rarity Avg Price
Noble Victories #21 ← Current 110 2 attacks Rare $1.04

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�📦 Noble Victories Set Context

This Volcarona is part of the Noble Victories expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2011.

Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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.

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💎 Professional Grading Guide

Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Volcarona card. Here's what you need to know:

🥇 PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)

Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x

Best for: High-value cards, modern sets

🥈 BGS (Beckett Grading Services)

Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x

Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering

🥉 CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)

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 Noble Victories are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
  • The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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 21 was released in 2011 in the Noble Victories expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.

Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →

Set Popularity: Noble Victories is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.

Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Volcarona with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.

🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building

Maximize the value and playability of your Volcarona card with these essential products:

🎴 Card Protection
  • Penny sleeves: Basic protection
  • Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
  • Top loaders: Display & storage
📦 Storage Solutions
  • Binders with side-loading pages
  • Storage boxes (800-count)
  • ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
  • Premium display cases
⚔️ Deck Building
  • Pair with Fire energy cards
  • Energy acceleration trainers
  • Draw support & consistency cards

💡 Deck Building Tip: Volcarona works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.

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