Emboar 20 / 114 Pokemon Card from Black & White Set
Emboar is a Stage 2 Fire-type Pokémon with 150 HP. It is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and is part of the Black & White set, card number 20. The flavor text…
Set: Black & White
Number: 20/114
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Emboar Pokémon Card
Emboar is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 150 HP from the Black & White set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 20/114 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Black & White set was released on April 25, 2011.
The card includes the flavor text: “It can throw a fire punch by setting its fists on fire with its fiery chin. It cares deeply about its friends.”.
Emboar Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Emboar
Card number: 20/114
Set: Black & White
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Fire
HP: 150
Artist: 5ban Graphics
Release date: April 25, 2011
National Pokédex number: 500
Why Collect the Emboar Pokémon Card?
Emboar is a solid addition to the Black & White set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Emboar Pokémon Card
Emboar was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Emboar Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Emboar is about $4.66. Recent listings range from roughly
.75 (low) to $50.10 (high), with a mid-point near $3.99. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Black & White set has a median card value near
.85 and an average near $5.61, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -73% over the last 7 days and -62% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Black & White set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Emboar Pokémon Card
Whether Emboar is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 153 copies of this card, of which 22 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 14.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Emboar Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Emboar are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 153 copies to date.
Other Printings of Emboar
Emboar appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Next Destinies 100 (around
39), White Flare 98 (around $46.40) and Legendary Treasures 27 (around $33.24).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Emboar Pokémon Card
The Emboar pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Black & White set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Black & White set. Its current aggregated market price is about $4.66; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Emboar card from?
Emboar is from the Black & White set (Black & White series), numbered 20/114 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Emboar card?
Emboar is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Emboar 20/114 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $4.66, within a recent range of roughly
.75 to $50.10. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Emboar card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 153 copies so far, with about 14.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Emboar?
PSA has graded 153 copies, of which 22 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 14.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Emboar card?
Rare Holo cards like Emboar are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Black & White set released?
The Black & White set was released on April 25, 2011.
Are there other printings of Emboar?
Yes. Emboar appears on 11 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
