Voltorb 32 / 116 Pokemon Card from Plasma Freeze Set

About the Voltorb Pokémon Card

Voltorb is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 32/116 and is classified as Common. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.

The card includes the flavor text: “It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.”.

Voltorb Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Voltorb

Card number: 32/116

Set: Plasma Freeze

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 60

Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Release date: May 8, 2013

National Pokédex number: 100

Why Collect the Voltorb Pokémon Card?

Voltorb is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Freeze 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 Voltorb Pokémon Card

Voltorb was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

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

Market Price and Value of the Voltorb Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Voltorb is about

For context, the Plasma Freeze set has a median card value near $4.00 and an average near $35.37, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -56% over the last 7 days and -47% 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 Freeze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Voltorb Pokémon Card

Whether Voltorb 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 Voltorb Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Voltorb 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 Voltorb

Voltorb appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 97 (around $99.96), Skyridge 113 (around $51.96) and Team Rocket Returns 80 (around $46.99).

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 Voltorb Pokémon Card

The Voltorb pokémon card is a Common card from the Plasma Freeze set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Freeze set. Its current aggregated market price is about

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