Volcarona 22 / 108 Pokemon Card from Dark Explorers Set
Volcarona is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It is featured in the Dark Explorers set of the Black & White series, illustrated by artist Shin…
Set: Dark Explorers
Number: 22/108
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Volcarona Pokémon Card
Volcarona is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Dark Explorers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 22/108 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “A sea of fire engulfs the surroundings of their battles, since they use their six wings to scatter their ember scales.”.
Volcarona Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Volcarona
Card number: 22/108
Set: Dark Explorers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fire
HP: 110
Artist: Shin Nagasawa
Release date: May 9, 2012
National Pokédex number: 637
Why Collect the Volcarona Pokémon Card?
Volcarona 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 Volcarona Pokémon Card
Volcarona was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Volcarona Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Volcarona is about
.23. Recent listings range from roughly
.09 (low) to $32.60 (high), with a mid-point near
.14. 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 +2% over the last 7 days and -8% 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 Volcarona Pokémon Card
Whether Volcarona 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 29 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 17.2%. 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 Volcarona Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Volcarona 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 29 copies to date.
Other Printings of Volcarona
Volcarona appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 100 (around $61.97), BW Black Star Promos BW40 (around 0.33) and Noble Victories 21 (around $4.04).
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 Volcarona Pokémon Card
The Volcarona pokémon card is a Rare Holo 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 .23; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Volcarona card from?
Volcarona is from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series), numbered 22/108 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Volcarona card?
Volcarona is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Volcarona 22/108 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.23, within a recent range of roughly
.09 to $32.60. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Volcarona card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 29 copies so far, with about 17.2% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Volcarona?
PSA has graded 29 copies, of which 5 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 17.2%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Volcarona card?
Rare Holo cards like Volcarona 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 Volcarona?
Yes. Volcarona appears on 20 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
