Volcanion 25 / 72 Pokemon Card from Shining Fates Set

Volcanion — Shining Fates 25/72 Pokémon TCG card

Volcanion is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It is illustrated by artist nagimiso and is part of the Shining Fates set from the Sword & Shield series,…

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About the Volcanion Pokémon Card

Volcanion is a Water-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Shining Fates set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 25/72 and is classified as Rare. The Shining Fates set was released on February 19, 2021.

The card includes the flavor text: “It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.”.

Volcanion Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Volcanion

Card number: 25/72

Set: Shining Fates

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Water

HP: 130

Artist: nagimiso

Release date: February 19, 2021

National Pokédex number: 721

Why Collect the Volcanion Pokémon Card?

Volcanion is a solid addition to the Shining Fates 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 Volcanion Pokémon Card

Volcanion was illustrated by nagimiso.

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

Market Price and Value of the Volcanion Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Volcanion is about $0.23. Recent listings range from roughly $0.09 (low) to

9.98 (high), with a mid-point near $0.25. 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 Shining Fates set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near

.23, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +17% over the last 7 days and -13% 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 Shining Fates set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Volcanion Pokémon Card

Whether Volcanion 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 16 copies of this card, of which 6 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 37.5%. 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 Volcanion Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Volcanion 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 16 copies to date.

Other Printings of Volcanion

Volcanion appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include XY Black Star Promos XY145 (around

2.47), XY Black Star Promos XY185 (around
1.18) and SM Black Star Promos SM179 (around $4.30).

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 Volcanion Pokémon Card

The Volcanion pokémon card is a Rare card from the Shining Fates set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Shining Fates set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.23; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Volcanion card from?

Volcanion is from the Shining Fates set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 25/72 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Volcanion card?

Volcanion is classified as Rare.

How much is the Volcanion 25/72 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $0.23, within a recent range of roughly $0.09 to

9.98. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Volcanion card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 16 copies so far, with about 37.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Volcanion?

PSA has graded 16 copies, of which 6 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 37.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Volcanion card?

Rare cards like Volcanion are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Shining Fates set released?

The Shining Fates set was released on February 19, 2021.

Are there other printings of Volcanion?

Yes. Volcanion appears on 12 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.