Unlimited
How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.
All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.
01Card Stats
Stage 1 (evolves from Larvesta)
HP
120
TypeFire
RarityIllustration Rare
IllustratorAKIRA EGAWA
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●
SetBlack Bolt
Released2025
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Illustration Rare
- Foiling
- Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
- Alt art / specials
- Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.
06Current Market Value
| Holo | ~$55 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings. |
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07Why Collectors Want It
- Volcarona — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #637).
- Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
- Required for any complete Volcarona master set across eras.
- Collectors of the Black Bolt set need this card to finish it.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: None
Stage 1 Volcarona with 120 HP; top attack around 70 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Ability: Torrid Scales
You must discard a Basic Fire Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may make your opponent's Active Pokémon Burned.
Fire Wing
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.
Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.
Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.