Volcarona (18)
XY - Ancient Origins · 18/98 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
18/98
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Volcarona (18) Worth?
Volcarona (18) (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY - Ancient Origins set, card number 18/98. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Volcarona (18) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Volcarona (18) (XY - Ancient Origins, 18/98) is worth around $1.94 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.94, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.94. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.94, Lightly Played $1.32, Moderately Played $0.93, Heavily Played $1.02, Damaged $1.94 — 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 $225.00 — about 116x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.50.
Is It Worth Grading Volcarona (18)?
Grading Volcarona (18) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.94) and a PSA 10 ($225.00) is about $223.06 — a 116x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.50, CGC 10 $200.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.73 | $2.73 | $2.73 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.75 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.94 | $1.94 | $1.94 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.02 | $1.02 | $1.02 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.32 | 96 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.93 | $0.93 | $0.93 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.94 | $1.90 | $2.03 | 195 |
Is Volcarona (18) a Good Buy?
Volcarona (18) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Volcarona (18)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
