What is Torchic #017 worth?

Torchic (Nintendo Black Star Promos) currently sells for about $23.78 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

What set is Torchic from?

Torchic is from the Nintendo Black Star Promos Pokemon TCG set released in 2003, collector number 017. This is a Wizards of the Coast vintage-era card.

Torchic is classified as Promo in the Nintendo Black Star Promos set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.

Should I grade my Torchic?

Raw Torchic sells for $23.78; PSA 10 examples sell for $44.93 — about 1.9× the raw price. The PSA 10 premium is narrow — grading only makes sense for free submissions or known Mint copies.

Who illustrated Torchic?

Torchic was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno for the Nintendo Black Star Promos Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.

Torchic #017 · Nintendo Black Star Promos

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Current market price

for Normal

Updated 04/07/2026

Market (Near Mint)

$23.78

Price range (NM → Damaged)

$4.00 – $23.78

5 provider prices

Card variant

2 variants found

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5 provider prices · 5 conditions · 7 graded

Raw prices

What do NM, LP… mean?

NMNear Mint — minimal to no visible wear.

LPLightly Played — minor edge wear or small scratches.

MPModerately Played — edge whitening, minor creases, surface scratches.

HPHeavily Played — creases, heavy whitening, noticeable damage.

DMDamaged — severe wear or structural damage.

Provider price

A check means the price is sourced directly from TCGPlayer or CardMarket. Conditions without a check are estimated from neighboring prices using the same multipliers the iOS app uses.