modern-to-grade · holo
Torchic
Nintendo Black Star Promos · #6 · English · released 2003
Raw market price
$200
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price |
|---|---|
| PSA 8 | $1,259 |
PSA population not yet on record for this card — we only show real census data.
Why this card matters
pop
22.8y-old promo, no booster reprint path, 40-card set. But comps are thin (4 sales total) — pop ceiling unknown; scarcity is structural, not yet proven scarce.
demand
Torchic is a beloved Gen 3 starter with enduring nostalgia pull, but lacks the Charizard/Pikachu tier hype premium that drives top-dollar collector urgency.
artist
Holo finish on a 2003 promo reads premium; promo-exclusive art adds uniqueness. Appeal is solid but artist identity unconfirmed — finish carries more weight here than name.
catalyst
30d momentum is flat at 0%. Tiny comp sample (BGS 9.5 < CGC 8 is anomalous). No event or reprint trigger visible. Price action fragile — conviction ceiling is low now.
Graded comps on record
$1,259
PSA 8
$990
CGC 8
$850
BGS 9.5
$346
CGC 9
$340
BGS 9
$305
PSA 4
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.