Volcarona Dark Explorers Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Volcarona

Dark Explorers · Rare
Pokémon pkm:bw5-22 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$2.11
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $1.54 – $2.78.
▲ 3% · 15d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$1.95
Never pay above $2.04
Optimal sell
$2.27
Never sell below $2.16
Buy this card · aim to pay under $2.04
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $2.27 · never below $2.16. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers
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Common questions
How much is Volcarona worth?

Volcarona from Dark Explorers has a fair market value of about $2.11 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Volcarona?

List around $2.27 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $0.57 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Volcarona?

A disciplined buy target is about $1.95 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $2.04.

Where can I buy Volcarona?

Volcarona is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $2.11 and aim to pay under $2.04 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Volcarona?

Volcarona is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $2.04; paying near or below $1.95 keeps a margin of safety versus the $2.11 fair value.

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