Torchic 69 / 106 Pokemon Card from Emerald Set

About the Torchic Pokémon Card

Torchic is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Emerald set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 69/106 and is classified as Common. The Emerald set was released on May 1, 2005.

Torchic Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Torchic

Card number: 69/106

Set: Emerald

Series: EX

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Fire

HP: 50

Artist: Midori Harada

Release date: May 1, 2005

National Pokédex number: 255

Why Collect the Torchic Pokémon Card?

Torchic is most often collected as part of a complete Emerald 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.

Artwork and Illustration of the Torchic Pokémon Card

Torchic was illustrated by Midori Harada.

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

Market Price and Value of the Torchic Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Torchic is about $75.50. Recent listings range from roughly $500 (low) to $553 (high), with a mid-point near $527. 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 Emerald set has a median card value near $31.51 and an average near $60.42, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -38% over the last 7 days and -25% 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 Emerald set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Torchic Pokémon Card

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.

How Rare Is the Torchic Pokémon Card?

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.

Other Printings of Torchic

Torchic appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Holon Phantoms 83 (around $45.67), Power Keepers 67 (around $44.97) and Crystal Guardians 66 (around $38.29).

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 Torchic Pokémon Card

The Torchic pokémon card is a Common card from the Emerald set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Emerald set. Its current aggregated market price is about $75.50; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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