Glaceon 30 / 108 Pokemon Card from Dark Explorers Set

Glaceon — Dark Explorers 30/108 Pokémon TCG card

Glaceon is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers set in the Black & White series. It has 90 HP and is classified as a Water type. The card features…

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About the Glaceon Pokémon Card

Glaceon is a Water-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Dark Explorers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 30/108 and is classified as Rare. The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.

The card includes the flavor text: “By controlling its body heat, it can freeze the atmosphere around it to make a diamond-dust flurry.”.

Glaceon Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Glaceon

Card number: 30/108

Set: Dark Explorers

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Water

HP: 90

Artist: Ryo Ueda

Release date: May 9, 2012

National Pokédex number: 471

Why Collect the Glaceon Pokémon Card?

Glaceon is a solid addition to the Dark Explorers 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 Glaceon Pokémon Card

Glaceon was illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Glaceon Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Glaceon is about $6.50. Recent listings range from roughly $4.97 (low) to $74.90 (high), with a mid-point near $7.61. 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 Dark Explorers set has a median card value near

.99 and an average near $34.07, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -20% over the last 7 days and -45% 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 Dark Explorers set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Glaceon Pokémon Card

Whether Glaceon 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 43 copies of this card, of which 4 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 9.3%. 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 Glaceon Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Glaceon 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 43 copies to date.

Other Printings of Glaceon

Glaceon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Majestic Dawn 5 (around

50), Majestic Dawn 20 (around $61.66) and BW Black Star Promos BW90 (around $51.54).

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 Glaceon Pokémon Card

The Glaceon pokémon card is a Rare card from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dark Explorers set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.50; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Glaceon card from?

Glaceon is from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series), numbered 30/108 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Glaceon card?

Glaceon is classified as Rare.

How much is the Glaceon 30/108 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $6.50, within a recent range of roughly $4.97 to $74.90. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Glaceon card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 43 copies so far, with about 9.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Glaceon?

PSA has graded 43 copies, of which 4 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 9.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Glaceon card?

Rare cards like Glaceon are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Dark Explorers set released?

The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.

Are there other printings of Glaceon?

Yes. Glaceon appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.