Torkoal 12/97

Name: Torkoal #12 - Dragon | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex3-12
Price: 57.2 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dragon Released: Nov 24, 2003

Pokémon

Fire Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 90 packs (1.1%)

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

57.20 $0.19 (0.33%)

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reverse Holofoil

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38.50

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,048.94	216.43%	x18
PSA9	161.05	12.69%	x2.8
PSA8	53.93	—	x0.9
PSA7	34.61	—	x0.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	199.99	—	x5.2
PSA8	58.58	109.36%	x1.5
PSA7	31.58	—	x0.8

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
54
16.51%
$1,048.94
PSA 9 Mint
125
38.23%
$161.05
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
76
23.24%
$53.93
PSA 7 Near Mint
44
13.46%
$34.61
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
16
4.89%
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PSA 5 Excellent
7
2.14%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
3
0.92%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.31%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.31%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Torkoal 12/97 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $57.20 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $97.93

$57.20

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$34.61

PSA 7 −$55.09

$53.93

PSA 8 −$38.28

$161.05

PSA 9 +$54.91

$1,049

PSA 10 +$827.38

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $57.20 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Torkoal
National Pokédex #[324]
Card Number 12/97
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date24/11/2003
SeriesEX
Expansion Dragon
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Power Generation
Search your discard pile for up to 2 basic Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand.
Scorching Smoke
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned. Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Torkoal.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Torkoal emerging from a smoky, glowing environment, releasing thick white smoke from its nostrils as sparks of light shimmer around, emphasizing its fiery and powerful nature.

Playability Overview

Torkoal's ability to recover basic Energy cards and inflict Burn status makes it a useful support Pokémon, though its high retreat cost and reliance on coin flips limit its consistency in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Smoky Forest VibesThis Torkoal card fits great on a nature-themed page where fire meets the woods. It’s a solid centerpiece for smoky, earth-toned backgrounds—pair it with other Fire-types or Pokémon from forest biomes to keep that warm, grounded feel going strong.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Cozy / Earthy Orange / Campfire Glow / Woodland Flame

Torkoal 12/97

Raw Prices

holofoil

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Price History (Raw)

PSA Graded Prices

Population Report (PSA)

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Card Attributes

Attacks

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

Binder Inspiration

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