Torkoal (Japanese)
SM11b: Dream League · 050/049 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Number
050/049
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Torkoal (Japanese) Worth?
Torkoal (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM11b: Dream League set, card number 050/049. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Torkoal (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Torkoal (Japanese) (SM11b: Dream League, 050/049) is worth around $13.56 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $13.56, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $11.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $60.54 — about 4.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.33.
Is It Worth Grading Torkoal (Japanese)?
Grading Torkoal (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($13.56) and a PSA 10 ($60.54) is about $46.98 — a 4.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.33, CGC 10 $32.03, CGC 9.5 $25.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.56 | $12.56 | $12.56 | 31 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $32.03 | $32.03 | $32.03 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $60.54 | $60.54 | $60.54 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.33 | $10.33 | $10.33 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.56 | $13.56 | $13.56 | 127 |
Is Torkoal (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Torkoal (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Torkoal (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
