
Torchic is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and is card number 15 from the Dark Explorers set in the Black & White…
Torchic is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Dark Explorers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 15/108 and is classified as Common. The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.”.
Card name: Torchic
Card number: 15/108
Set: Dark Explorers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 60
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: May 9, 2012
National Pokédex number: 255
Torchic is most often collected as part of a complete Dark Explorers set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Torchic was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Torchic is about $4.19. Recent listings range from roughly $3.93 (low) to $35.60 (high), with a mid-point near $4.69. 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
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.
Whether Torchic 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 4 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 25.0%. 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.
As a Common card, Torchic was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4 copies to date.
Torchic appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Emerald 69 (around $75.50), Holon Phantoms 83 (around $45.67) and Power Keepers 67 (around $44.97).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Torchic pokémon card is a Common 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 $4.19; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Torchic is from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series), numbered 15/108 with the Common rarity.
Torchic is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $4.19, within a recent range of roughly $3.93 to $35.60. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4 copies so far, with about 25.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 4 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 25.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Torchic was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
Yes. Torchic appears on 30 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.