Torchic
Ruby and Sapphire · 73/109 · Common
Current Prices
Nomor
73/109
Kelangkaan
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
591
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
About Torchic
Torchic is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 73/109 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.
Torchic Price Analysis
The current market price for Torchic from Ruby and Sapphire is $0.87 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.50 to a high of $0.82. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $94.99 — approximately 109.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $34.99. The card has seen a -5.4% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (591+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Torchic
Professional grading is available for Torchic and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 10, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 6, CGC 8, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.21 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.35 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 109 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.37 | $0.36 | $0.36 | 36 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $7.00 | $11.11 | $11.11 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $94.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.50 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 14 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.87 | $0.50 | $0.82 | 147 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.25 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $13.38 | $13.38 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.99 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 16 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.19 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.95 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.38 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.42 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 186 |
Is Torchic a Good Investment?
As a common card, Torchic's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
