Torkoal
Dragon · 12/97 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
12/97
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Torkoal Worth?
Torkoal (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Dragon, card number 12/97. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Torkoal Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Torkoal (Dragon, 12/97) is worth around $39.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $39.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.11. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $39.99, Lightly Played $16.43, Moderately Played $9.55, Heavily Played $9.01, Damaged $6.11 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $118.19 — about 3.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $36.53.
Is It Worth Grading Torkoal?
Grading Torkoal can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($39.99) and a PSA 10 ($118.19) is about $78.20 — a 3.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $36.53, CGC 10 $79.99, PSA 8 $39.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $118.19 | $118.19 | $118.19 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $36.53 | $36.53 | $36.53 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.11 | $6.11 | $6.11 | 58 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.01 | $9.01 | $9.01 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.43 | $16.43 | $16.43 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.55 | $9.99 | $11.49 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 10 |
Is Torkoal a Good Buy?
Holos like Torkoal are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Torkoal's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
