Volcarona 18/98
Pokemon card from Ancient Origins · released Aug 12, 2015
Volcarona is a Rare Fire-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 18/98 in Ancient Origins (released Aug 12, 2015), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$4.06 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$3.60 to ~$4.06, up 12.8%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.91 | ~$0.22 | ~$1.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$4.06 | ~$1.50 | ~$3.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Ancient Origins |
| Number | 18/98 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 110 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Larvesta |
| Artist | Kagemaru Himeno |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number18/98Card 18 of the 98 in the main Ancient Origins list.
- Set symbol
The small Ancient Origins symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Kagemaru Himeno” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: {title}:{title}: Prevent all effects of your opponent's Pokémon's Abilities done to this Pokémon.
Burning Scales20+Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.
Wind Wheel80Your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Weakness: Water ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Volcarona printings
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All Volcarona cards · Ancient Origins price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.