Volcarona – Surging Sparks (#25)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Volcarona (#25) is a Common card from Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks released in 2024. It features the Leech Life attack (30 damage), Heal from this Pokémon the same amount of damage you did to your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.06, Cardmarket average sale is €0.03, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.06
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.02
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Surging Sparks
- Card Number
- 25
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Leech Life
[Colorless]
— 30
Heal from this Pokémon the same amount of damage you did to your opponent's Active Pokémon. -
Turbulent Wings
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 150
This Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Volcarona from Surging Sparks (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card showcases quality artwork.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Volcarona 25 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Volcarona's Leech Life deals 30 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Heal from this Pokémon the same amount of damage you did to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 140 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 Volcarona Cards
Looking for other Volcarona cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surging Sparks #25 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.06 |
�📦 Surging Sparks Set Context
This Volcarona is part of the Surging Sparks expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
💎 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
- Common cards from Surging Sparks are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Volcarona 25 was released in 2024 in the Surging Sparks expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Surging Sparks is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
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 Standard, 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.