| Set | BW Black Star Promos |
| Card number | BW40 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 110 |
| Artist | Shin Nagasawa |
| Released | Mar 2011 |
Volcarona #BW40 Value (BW Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Volcarona appears as a promo Pokémon card in the Black & White BW39 subset, dating back to early 2011. This card features artwork by Shin Nagasawa and holds a higher value rank among the BW Black Star Promos with an intermediate rarity level.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $26.38 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €17.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €18.84 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €21.00 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 31 |
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Why Volcarona #BW40 is priced where it is
Volcarona #BW40 is a Promo Pokémon card from BW Black Star Promos, the Black & White era (2011). It ranks as number 58 by price out of 106 cards in the set. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($25.96 to $26.38). The illustration is by Shin Nagasawa.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 8 | $91.07 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $120.15 | 2 |
| PSA | 8 | $98.75 | 3 |
| PSA | 7 | $19.69 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Volcarona price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €17.99 | $26.38 |
| Oct 2026 | €17.99 | $26.37 |
| Sep 2026 | €17.99 | $25.01 |
| Aug 2026 | €17.64 | $21.15 |
| Jul 2026 | €17.55 | $16.41 |
| Jun 2026 | €17.66 | $16.41 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Volcarona #BW40 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $26.38, the Cardmarket low is €17.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Volcarona #BW40 rare?
Volcarona #BW40 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 58 by price among the 106 cards in BW Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Volcarona #BW40 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $26.38.
How do I check which printing of Volcarona I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (BW40) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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