Torchic

Nintendo Black Star Promos · #6 · Promo

$180US · TCGplayer

$847EU · Cardmarket

+26%7-day (EU)

—30-day (EU)

PromoRarity

#9 of 40Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +26% in 7 days; ⚠ a sharp, recent spike — moves this fast are often speculative and can cool off as quickly as they spiked; notably pricier in the EU.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$180
Mid	$180
High	$180

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€783.98
Avg 1-day	€1,500.00
Avg 7-day	€623.56
Avg 30-day	€395.15
Low	€2,500.00

Authenticity check

At $180, Torchic is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Torchic offered under about $90.00 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Torchic (Nintendo Black Star Promos #6) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Torchic from Nintendo Black Star Promos is worth about $180 (TCGplayer US market) and around €846.70 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Torchic rare?

Its rarity is listed as Promo and it ranks #9 of 40 by value in Nintendo Black Star Promos. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Nintendo Black Star Promos?

By current US market price, it's Mudkip at $1,500.

Is Torchic's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +26% over 7 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Torchic's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Torchic on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Torchic is fake?

Because it trades at $180, Torchic is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $180 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.