Volcanion (Japanese)
SM10: Double Blaze · 012/095 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
012/095
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Volcanion (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Volcanion (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #012/095 of the SM10: Double Blaze set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Volcanion (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Volcanion (Japanese) (Rare, SM10: Double Blaze #012/095) changes hands at roughly $0.39, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Volcanion (Japanese) is valued near $29.99 — about 77x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Volcanion (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Volcanion (Japanese) sits around $29.99 — roughly 77x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across CGC 10 $20.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | 5 |
Collector Outlook for Volcanion (Japanese)
Volcanion (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Volcanion (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
