Voltorb (Shiny)
Stormfront · SH3 · Shiny Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
StormfrontNumber
SH3
Rarity
Shiny Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Voltorb (Shiny) Worth?
Voltorb (Shiny) (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Stormfront, card number SH3. 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.
Voltorb (Shiny) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Voltorb (Shiny) (Stormfront, SH3) is worth around $35.98 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $35.98, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $21.14. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $35.98, Lightly Played $44.79, Moderately Played $30.27, Heavily Played $25.70, Damaged $21.14 — 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 $1,283 — about 36x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $187.50.
Is It Worth Grading Voltorb (Shiny)?
Grading Voltorb (Shiny) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($35.98) and a PSA 10 ($1,283) is about $1,247 — a 36x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $187.50, PSA 8 $33.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $71.02 | $71.02 | $71.02 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,283 | $1,283 | $1,283 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.45 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $16.41 | $16.41 | $16.41 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $21.14 | $21.14 | $21.14 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $44.79 | $44.79 | $44.79 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $30.27 | $30.27 | $30.27 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $35.98 | $35.98 | $35.98 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | BGS 9 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 | 1 |
Is Voltorb (Shiny) a Good Buy?
Holos like Voltorb (Shiny) 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 Voltorb (Shiny)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
