Combusken Darkness Ablaze #23
Combusken is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#23), illustrated by kodama. It's a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 90 HP, evolving from Torchic, weak to Water ×2. Its current blended market value is $0.36 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $49 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 135× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $49$9–$80 | |
| PSA 9 | $1$1–$1 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.48 grading fee → 135.2× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $48.68 | $70.48 | −$22 | 135.2× |
| PSA 9 | $1.25 | $70 | −$69 | 3.5× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 18 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 44.4% | $49.00 |
| PSA 9 | 33.3% | $1.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 22.2% | $0.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
22% spreadCurrently 22% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
78% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Torchic.
“During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.”
About the Pokémon
COMBUSKEN toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This POKéMON’s legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out ten kicks in one second.
Card details
Other Combusken cards
There are 9 different Combusken printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Darkness Ablaze #23 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Combusken (Darkness Ablaze #23) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Combusken from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $0.36 ungraded (near-mint), and around $49 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Combusken?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Combusken from Darkness Ablaze is worth around $49 — roughly 135× the raw ungraded value of $0.36.
Should I grade my Combusken?
A PSA 10 sells for about $49 versus $0.36 raw — roughly a 135× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Combusken rare?
Combusken is a Uncommon card from Darkness Ablaze (card #23), illustrated by kodama. Its current blended market value is $0.36 ungraded.