Torkoal 172 / 167 Pokemon Card from Twilight Masquerade Set

About the Torkoal Pokémon Card

Torkoal is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Twilight Masquerade set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 172/167 and is classified as Illustration Rare. The Twilight Masquerade set was released on May 24, 2024.

The card includes the flavor text: “Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.”.

Torkoal Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Torkoal

Card number: 172/167

Set: Twilight Masquerade

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Illustration Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Fire

HP: 130

Artist: Masa

Release date: May 24, 2024

National Pokédex number: 324

Why Collect the Torkoal Pokémon Card?

Torkoal sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Twilight Masquerade set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Torkoal Pokémon Card

Torkoal was illustrated by Masa.

For Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Torkoal Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Torkoal is about $7.58. Recent listings range from roughly $3.99 (low) to $999 (high), with a mid-point near $6.99. 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 Twilight Masquerade set has a median card value near $0.28 and an average near $6.56, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -19% over the last 7 days and -22% 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 Twilight Masquerade set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Torkoal Pokémon Card

Whether Torkoal 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 1,284 copies of this card, of which 551 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 42.9%. 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 Torkoal Pokémon Card?

Illustration Rare cards such as Torkoal are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (172/167) sits above the set's printed total of 167, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,284 copies to date.

Other Printings of Torkoal

Torkoal appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Dragon 12 (around $49.85), Legend Maker 27 (around

Final Thoughts on the Torkoal Pokémon Card

The Torkoal pokémon card is a Illustration Rare card from the Twilight Masquerade set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $7.58; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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