Volbeat Emerald #42
Volbeat is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Emerald (#42), illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It's a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $29.83 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $95$89–$95 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.94 grading fee → 3.2× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $94.96 | $70.94 | −$6 | 3.2× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
37% spreadCurrently 37% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. 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.
Card text
About the Pokémon
With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.
Card details
Other Volbeat cards
There are 9 different Volbeat printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Emerald #42 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Volbeat (Emerald #42) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Volbeat from Emerald is worth approximately $29.83 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Volbeat rare?
Volbeat is a Uncommon card from Emerald (card #42), illustrated by Kouki Saitou. Its current blended market value is $29.83 ungraded.