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Blaziken #17 Dark Explorers Pokemon card

Set	Dark Explorers
Card number	17
Rarity	Rare Holo
Type	Pokémon
HP	140
Artist	TOKIYA
Released	May 2012

Blaziken #17 Value (Dark Explorers)

$17.69 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 10, 2026.

How much is Blaziken #17 worth? As of Oct 10, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $17.69, the Cardmarket low is €4.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Blaziken is a Rare Holo from the 2012 Dark Explorers set in the Black & White series. TOKIYA provides the artwork here, depicting one of the series’ final evolutions with a dynamic design that holds moderate value in the set hierarchy.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$17.69
TCGplayer mid price (USD)	$14.21
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€4.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€5.37
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€4.43
Cardmarket listings available	110

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Why Blaziken #17 is priced where it is

Blaziken #17 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Dark Explorers, the Black & White era (2012). It ranks as number 26 by price out of 111 cards in the set. Over the last 30 days the price rose +4.9%, from $16.87 to $17.69. The illustration is by TOKIYA.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
PSA	9	$84.04	-

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? No clear PSA 10 multiple is indicated, but holo rare cards typically benefit from grading because condition issues like edge wear and holo damage are common and impactful.

Blaziken price history

Jun 6, 2026Low $10.32 · High $18.62Oct 10, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Oct 2026	€4.00	$17.69
Sep 2026	€4.00	$17.41
Aug 2026	€4.00	$15.44
Jul 2026	€4.00	$10.32
Jun 2026	€4.00	$10.32

As a popular Fire-type starter evolution, Blaziken’s appeal extends to competitive players and collectors who favor holo rare cards from this period, especially with TOKIYA’s detailed artwork.

Frequently asked questions

What is Blaziken #17 worth on Oct 10, 2026?

As of Oct 10, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $17.69, the Cardmarket low is €4.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Blaziken #17 rare?

Blaziken #17 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 26 by price among the 111 cards in Dark Explorers. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Blaziken #17 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it rose +4.9% to about $17.69. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

How do I check which printing of Blaziken I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (17) 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.