Torkoal
SM Base Set · 23/149 · Common
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNummer
23/149
Seltenheit
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
198
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Torkoal
Torkoal is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 23/149 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Torkoal Price Analysis
The current market price for Torkoal from SM Base Set is $0.11 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.01 to a high of $0.25. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $40.00. Over the past 30 days, Torkoal has increased in value by +10.0%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 198 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Torkoal
Professional grading is available for Torkoal and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.10 | $0.04 | $0.04 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.11 | $0.01 | $0.25 | 140 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.08 | $0.01 | $0.12 | 44 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.25 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
Is Torkoal a Good Investment?
As a common card, Torkoal's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
