Torchic 73/109

Name: Torchic #73 - Ruby & Sapphire | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex1-73
Price: 1.14 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Ruby & Sapphire Released: Jul 1, 2003

Pokémon

Fire Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 7.8 packs (12.8%) Evolves To: Combusken

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

1.14 $0.03 (2.56%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

25.74

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non EReader

Promotional / Event Release

1.12 $0.04 (3.70%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	510.00	308.00%	x447
PSA9	29.99	—	x26
PSA7	32.04	300.50%	x28

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	142.22	9.59%	x5.5
PSA8	60.06	—	x2.3
PSA7	44.92	—	x1.7

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
31
26.96%
$510.00
PSA 9 Mint
45
39.13%
$29.99
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
21
18.26%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
11
9.57%
$32.04
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
6
5.22%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
0.87%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Torchic 73/109 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.14 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.49

$1.14

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 —

$32.04

PSA 7 −$1.27

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PSA 8 —

$29.99

PSA 9 −$3.05

$510

PSA 10 +$414.56

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.14 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.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Torchic
National Pokédex #[255]
Card Number 73/109
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date01/07/2003
SeriesEX
Expansion Ruby & Sapphire
Evolves To
Combusken
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points40 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Peck10
Fireworks30
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Torchic.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Torchic standing alert in a sunlit forest clearing, its bright orange feathers glowing softly against the green, peaceful backdrop, embodying warmth and curiosity amidst nature’s calm embrace.

Playability Overview

Torchic offers low-risk early aggression with Peck and a potentially higher-damage Fireworks attack, but its reliance on a coin flip and energy discard limits consistency in sustained battles.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Bright BeginningsThis Torchic radiates warmth and optimism with its cheerful pose against a glowing backdrop. It deserves a spot in a "Starter Pokémon" section, where it can shine alongside other first-stage Fire types. The vibrant colors really pop, making it a standout piece in a collection focused on the journey of evolution.Additional Binder Suggestions: Grassland / Playful / Warm Hues / Fire Starter / New Adventures

Torchic 73/109