2016 Pokemon XY Evolutions Voltorb #39/108
Voltorb · The Pokemon Company / Nintendo · Base Common
Player
Voltorb
Set
Pokemon XY Evolutions
Year
2016
Card #
39/108
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate - Centering is slightly bottom-heavy, corners appear relatively sharp but surface scratches are likely given the lighting.
Category
Base Common
Manufacturer
The Pokemon Company / Nintendo
Demand Level
Moderate - High volume but low individual value. Collectors usually buy these as part of a complete set or in bulk 'lots'.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$20, PSA 10: $45-$60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently under $1.00. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50, but PSA 9 and lower usually sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This is a 2016 Voltorb from the XY Evolutions set, which features a throwback design mimicking the original 1999 Base Set. The card shows the classic Ken Sugimori art of Voltorb against a dark background with pink and teal lightning bolts. It is a Non-Holo Common card.
Key Features
Modern reproduction of the 1999 Base Set vintage design; popular nostalgia set; features classic Ken Sugimori artwork.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 2016 copyright date; proper font for '60 HP'; matching set symbol (blue 'X' and 'Y' fusion) in bottom right. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top to bottom; minor white chipping visible on the yellow bottom edge; general surface wear from being ungraded and unsleeved in the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), TCGPlayer, or local card shop bulk bins. Not worth selling individually due to shipping costs exceed card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's worth. Best sold as part of an 'XY Evolutions Common/Uncommon Master Set' or in a bulk bundle to save on shipping.