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Torchic 74/109

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Set: Ruby & Sapphire Released: Jul 1, 2003

Pokémon: Torchic

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

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Found in Booster Packs

1.93 $0.15 (7.21%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

40.89 $11.39 (38.61%)

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jumbo

Promotional / Event Release

1.97 $0.07 (3.68%)

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chris Fulop

Promotional / Event Release

3.45 $0.32 (10.22%)

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Torchic 74/109 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,094.00	—	x567
PSA9	51.00	—	x26
PSA8	23.61	0.46%	x12
PSA7	31.95	—	x17

Torchic 74/109 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
25
27.47%
$1,094.00
PSA 9 Mint
32
35.16%
$51.00
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
11
12.09%
$23.61
PSA 7 Near Mint
7
7.69%
$31.95
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
10
10.99%
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PSA 5 Excellent
4
4.40%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
1.10%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
1.10%
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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 74/109 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.93 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $34.40

$1.93

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 —

$31.95

PSA 7 −$2.13

$23.61

PSA 8 −$9.39

$51

PSA 9 +$14.44

$1,094

PSA 10 +$921.85

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.93 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.

Torchic 74/109 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Torchic
TypeFire
National Pokédex #[255]
Card Number 74/109
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 7.8 packs (12.8%)
IllustratorKouki Saitou
LanguageEnglish
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 Points50 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Singe
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Torchic waddling through a sunlit grassy area, its bright feathers glowing warmly as it curiously explores, surrounded by vibrant greenery and a few scattered berries near a shaded bush.

Playability Overview

Torchic offers early-game offensive pressure with its Singe attack, but its low HP and reliance on coin flips make it a risky choice for consistent burns.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Playful FlamesThis Torchic card has an adorable, cheerful vibe with bright colors and a playful pose. It’s perfect for a “Happy Fire” page. Pair it with other cute Fire types like Vulpix or Fennekin to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The design really captures that playful spirit!Additional Binder Suggestions: Grassland / Cheerful / Vibrant / Cute Fire / Young Adventurer

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Torchic #74/109 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Torchic #74/109 from Ruby & Sapphire — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Torchic #74/109 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Torchic has moved down 7.2% to $1.93.

What are the odds of pulling Torchic #74/109?

Torchic #74/109 appears roughly 1 in 7.8 packs, which works out at 12.8% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Ruby & Sapphire.

How rare is Torchic #74/109?

Torchic #74/109 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in Ruby & Sapphire.

Is Torchic #74/109 worth grading?

At $1.93 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $1,094.00, giving a net return of +$921.85 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$14.44 and PSA 8 returns −$9.39, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Torchic #74/109 exist?

PSA have graded 91 copies of Torchic #74/109, of which 25 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 27.5%, or roughly 1 in 3.6 graded copies.

Is Torchic #74/109 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 27.5% gem rate, Torchic grades better than the Ruby & Sapphire average by 11.4 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Torchic #74/109?

Torchic #74/109 was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, who has illustrated 1287 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Torchic #74/109 released?

Torchic #74/109 was released on 1 July 2003 as part of Ruby & Sapphire. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

Torchic 74/109