Torkoal V · Sword & Shield, what to know.
About the Torkoal V card
Numbered 24 of 216 in Sword & Shield, released in February 2020, Torkoal V is a Rare Holo V, a Basic Fire-type carrying 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Torkoal V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida.
What is Torkoal V worth?
Torkoal V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Sword & Shield's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Sword & Shield holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Torkoal V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Torkoal V, surface is the grade cap. The fire foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Torkoal V
For Torkoal V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Torkoal V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Torkoal V holo for any raw purchase.
