Voltorb Base Set 2 #98
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Voltorb is a Common Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#98), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $0.68 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $69 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 101× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 29 | $69$23–$105 | |
| PSA 9pop 57 | $8$8–$9 | |
| PSA 7pop 10 | $7$7–$7 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 21% of 139 PSA-graded Voltorb copies are a gem-mint 10 (29 of 139) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (9 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 20.9% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$2); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $68.87 | $70.68 | −$2 | 101.3× |
| PSA 9 | $8.01 | $70.07 | −$63 | 11.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 139 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 20.9% | $69.00 |
| PSA 9 | 41% | $8.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 38.1% | $1.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
51% spreadCurrently 51% 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.
Card text
“Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.”
About the Pokémon
Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
Card details
Other Voltorb cards
There are 9 different Voltorb printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Base Set 2 #98 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Voltorb (Base Set 2 #98) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Voltorb from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $0.68 ungraded (near-mint), and around $69 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 Voltorb?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Voltorb from Base Set 2 is worth around $69 — roughly 101× the raw ungraded value of $0.68.
Should I grade my Voltorb?
A PSA 10 sells for about $69 versus $0.68 raw — roughly a 101× 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 Voltorb rare?
Voltorb is a Common card from Base Set 2 (card #98), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. Its current blended market value is $0.68 ungraded.