Volcarona 13 / 101 Pokemon Card from Plasma Blast Set

Volcarona — Plasma Blast 13/101 Pokémon TCG card

Volcarona is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Team Plasma subset. It is a Fire type with 100 HP and features artwork by 5ban Graphics. This card is part of the…

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About the Volcarona Pokémon Card

Volcarona is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Plasma Blast set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 13/101 and is classified as Rare. The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.

The card includes the flavor text: “Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.”.

Volcarona Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Volcarona

Card number: 13/101

Set: Plasma Blast

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1, Team Plasma

Type: Fire

HP: 100

Artist: 5ban Graphics

Release date: August 14, 2013

National Pokédex number: 637

Why Collect the Volcarona Pokémon Card?

Volcarona is a solid addition to the Plasma Blast 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 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 Volcarona Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Volcarona is about

.85. Recent listings range from roughly $0.52 (low) to
9.98 (high), with a mid-point near
.93. 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 Plasma Blast set has a median card value near $0.99 and an average near

1.38, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -79% over the last 7 days and -79% 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 Plasma Blast 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 40 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 5.0%. 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.

How Rare Is the Volcarona Pokémon Card?

Rare 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 40 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 card from the Plasma Blast set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Blast set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.85; 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 Plasma Blast set (Black & White series), numbered 13/101 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Volcarona card?

Volcarona is classified as Rare.

How much is the Volcarona 13/101 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.85, within a recent range of roughly $0.52 to
9.98. 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 40 copies so far, with about 5.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Volcarona?

PSA has graded 40 copies, of which 2 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 5.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Volcarona card?

Rare 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 Plasma Blast set released?

The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.

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.