BW Black Star Promos · Dark Explorers

Volcarona #BW40, Dark Explorers, BW Black Star Promos

Card number: #BW40
Rarity: Rare
Finish: Holo

BW Black Star Promos Dark ExplorersBWPBW40E:EN

TKRBWPBW40E:EN-P8

Grading toolPro

TCGBerg fair value· PSA 8

$83

Our estimate of this card's fair value, calculated from recorded sales.

Sales evidenceModerate

30D performance33.7%

30D: ↓ 33.7%
YTD: ↑ 178.3%
Market cap: $1.2K
Volatility: 27.1%

Last sale (Sep 20, 2026)Last sale

$75

PSA 8 · Sep 20, 2026

10.2% below TCGBerg fair value

5-sale avg

$79

last 5 sales

Population · PSA 8

graded copies

TCGBerg fair value · PSA 8

$83

30D33.7%YTD178.3%

Sales evidenceModerate

Market cap

$1.2K

fair value x population

Population

graded copies

Last sale

$75

-10.2% vs fair

5-sale avg

$79

recent sales

GradingPro

Price history

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Weekly fair value for PSA 8. Shaded area is the confidence band: how precisely we can pin the value; it tightens as more sales confirm it. Dots are individual sales.

TCGBerg fair value · PSA 8Sale below fairSale above fairOutlier

Oct 5, 202552 weekly points · 3 salesSep 27, 2026

Behind the scenes

What goes into this price, and how much we know.

Recent sales6 tracked

Most recent transactions. From public auction comps and dealer reporting. Showing 6 of 6; delta vs fair value is the difference between the sale price and the grade's quoted fair value on that date.

Date	Grade	Price	Source	vs TCGBerg FV
Sep 20, 2026	PSA8	$75	ebay	8.8%
Sep 9, 2026	PSA8	$150	ebay	114.1%
Sep 2, 2026	PSA8	$60	ebay	0.8%
May 25, 2026	PSA7	$26	ebay	0.8%
Mar 23, 2026	PSA6	$10	ebay	20.0%
Dec 27, 2025	PSA6	$20	ebay	10.1%

$75
Sep 20, 2026 · via ebay
PSA8versus fair value, down 8.8%
$150
Sep 9, 2026 · via ebay
PSA8versus fair value, up 114.1%
$60
Sep 2, 2026 · via ebay
PSA8versus fair value, up 0.8%
$26
May 25, 2026 · via ebay
PSA7versus fair value, up 0.8%
$10
Mar 23, 2026 · via ebay
PSA6versus fair value, down 20.0%
$20
Dec 27, 2025 · via ebay
PSA6versus fair value, up 10.1%

All grades matrix

Every grade we track for this printing. Click any column header to sort; the rightmost column jumps you to listings for that grade.

PSA10$1,418
1d 0.1%7d 14.4%30d 108.7%
Pop
0
Mcap
-
Evidence
Sparse
Last
-
PSA9$473
1d 0.1%7d 14.4%30d 61.6%
Pop
7
Mcap
$3.3K
Evidence
Sparse
Last
-
PSA8$83
1d 0.0%7d 1.6%30d 33.7%
Pop
14
Mcap
$1.2K
Evidence
Moderate
Last
$75


PSA10	$1,418	0	-	0.1%	14.4%	108.7%	109.0%	-	Sparse	-
PSA9	$473	7	$3.3K	0.1%	14.4%	61.6%	109.0%	-	Sparse	-
PSA8	$83	14	$1.2K	0.0%	1.6%	33.7%	38.0%	-	Moderate	$751w ago
PSA7	$25	5	$127	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	21.9%	-	Sparse	$264mo ago
PSA6	$13	5	$64	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-	Sparse	$106mo ago

TCGBerg fair value by grade

Value at each grade and ungraded condition, on a log scale that spans the full range from the lowest grade at $13 up to gem-mint at $1.4K. Log scale. Tap a row to switch the whole page.

Population & rarity

31 graded copies of Volcarona Dark Explorers across 4 grades. The selected grade is highlighted.

PSA 9

7 · 23%

PSA 8

14 · 45%

PSA 7

5 · 16%

PSA 6

5 · 16%

PSA 8 makes up 45% of graded copies: 14 of 31. It’s the most common grade for this card.

Relative valuation vs. index

How PSA 8 has moved relative to BW Black Star Promos · Composite since May 17, 2026. Both indexed to 100 at the index’s inception. Card underperformed by 99.2 pp.

About BW Black Star PromosParent set

This printing in the context of its parent set: total set cap and this printing's share of it.

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Set total cap

$1.60M

across all printings

This printing's share

0.3%

of total set cap

Implied printing cap

$4.7K

share × set cap

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Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers at PSA 10 carries a TCGBerg fair value of $1,418 as of 2026-09-27. We track a TCGBerg fair value across 5 grades from BW Black Star Promos, from PSA 6 up to PSA 10. The PSA 10 valuation rests on sparse sales evidence. Over the past 30 days, the PSA 10 TCGBerg fair value has risen 108.7%.

Show more analysisAnalysis, commentary & FAQ

PSA 10 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 10 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers is $1,418 as of 2026-09-27. This valuation rests on sparse sales evidence. Over the past 30 days the TCGBerg fair value has risen 108.7%.

PSA 10 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 10 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

$1,418 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 10 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.

How has the PSA 10 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 108.7% over the past 30 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 10 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: $1,418 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 10 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.
How has the PSA 10 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 108.7% over the past 30 days.

PSA 9 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers is $473 as of 2026-09-27. 7 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on sparse sales evidence. Over the past 30 days the TCGBerg fair value has risen 61.6%.

PSA 9 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

$473 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

7 copies have been graded at PSA 9, the graded population behind this atom.

How has the PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 61.6% over the past 30 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: $473 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: 7 copies have been graded at PSA 9, the graded population behind this atom.
How has the PSA 9 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 61.6% over the past 30 days.

PSA 8 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers is $83 as of 2026-09-27. 14 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on moderate sales evidence. Over the past 30 days the TCGBerg fair value has fallen 33.7%. The most recent recorded sale was $75 on 2026-09-20.

PSA 8 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

$83 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

14 copies have been graded at PSA 8, the graded population behind this atom.

How has the PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has fallen 33.7% over the past 30 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: $83 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: 14 copies have been graded at PSA 8, the graded population behind this atom.
How has the PSA 8 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has fallen 33.7% over the past 30 days.

PSA 7 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers is $25 as of 2026-09-27. 5 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on sparse sales evidence. Over the past 90 days the TCGBerg fair value has fallen 21.9%. The most recent recorded sale was $26 on 2026-05-25.

PSA 7 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

$25 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

5 copies have been graded at PSA 7, the graded population behind this atom.

How has the PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has fallen 21.9% over the past 90 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: $25 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: 5 copies have been graded at PSA 7, the graded population behind this atom.
How has the PSA 7 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has fallen 21.9% over the past 90 days.

PSA 6 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 6 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers is $13 as of 2026-09-27. 5 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on sparse sales evidence. The most recent recorded sale was $10 on 2026-03-23.

PSA 6 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 6 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

$13 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 6 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 6 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?

5 copies have been graded at PSA 6, the graded population behind this atom.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 6 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: $13 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 6 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 6 Volcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers?: 5 copies have been graded at PSA 6, the graded population behind this atom.

Every printing of Volcarona and the indices that include this card in their constituent basket.

Printings of Volcarona

Other

Dark ExplorersviewingVolcarona-Holo Dark Explorers - Dark Explorers
Dark Explorers-StaffVolcarona-Holo Dark Explorers-Staff - Dark Explorers-Staff$641

Finishes

NormalVolcarona - Normal

Indices containing this card

Parent set

BW Black Star Promos

Set total cap

$566.5K

Date

Grade

Price

Source

vs TCGBerg FV

Sep 20, 2026

PSA8

$75

ebay

8.8%

Sep 9, 2026

PSA8

$150

ebay

114.1%

Sep 2, 2026

PSA8

$60

ebay

0.8%

May 25, 2026

PSA7

$26

ebay

0.8%

Mar 23, 2026

PSA6

$10

ebay

20.0%

Dec 27, 2025

PSA6

$20

ebay

10.1%

PSA10

$1,418

0.1%

14.4%

108.7%

Sparse

PSA9

$473

$3.3K

0.1%

14.4%

61.6%

Sparse

PSA8

$83

$1.2K

0.0%

1.6%

33.7%

Moderate

$751w ago

PSA7

$25

$127

0.0%

Sparse

$264mo ago

PSA6

$13

$64

0.0%

Sparse

$106mo ago

Volcarona #BW40, Dark Explorers, BW Black Star Promos

Behind the scenesHow the published fair value for this grade was produced: the estimates that fed it, their share of the starting mix, and every recorded change afterwards. It describes one saved calculation, not a live recomputation.

Recent sales6 tracked

All grades matrix

Population & rarityHow Volcarona's graded copies are spread across grades. Each bar is the number of copies graded at that grade; the percentage is that grade's share of the total graded population. Fewer copies at a grade = scarcer = a scarcity premium.

Relative valuation vs. indexBoth series are indexed to 100 at May 17, 2026, the index’s inception date, not the start of the selected range. A divergence means the card has outperformed or underperformed the index since then, by exactly the percentage-point gap.

About BW Black Star PromosParent set

Analysis

PSA 10 commentary

PSA 10 - frequently asked

PSA 9 commentary

PSA 9 - frequently asked

PSA 8 commentary

PSA 8 - frequently asked

PSA 7 commentary

PSA 7 - frequently asked

PSA 6 commentary

PSA 6 - frequently asked

Related

Printings of Volcarona

Indices containing this card

Parent set

Behind the scenesHow the published fair value for this grade was produced: the estimates that fed it, their share of the starting mix, and every recorded change afterwards. It describes one saved calculation, not a live recomputation.

Recent sales6 tracked

All grades matrix

Population & rarityHow Volcarona's graded copies are spread across grades. Each bar is the number of copies graded at that grade; the percentage is that grade's share of the total graded population. Fewer copies at a grade = scarcer = a scarcity premium.

Relative valuation vs. indexBoth series are indexed to 100 at May 17, 2026, the index’s inception date, not the start of the selected range. A divergence means the card has outperformed or underperformed the index since then, by exactly the percentage-point gap.

About BW Black Star PromosParent set

Analysis

PSA 10 commentary

PSA 10 - frequently asked

PSA 9 commentary

PSA 9 - frequently asked

PSA 8 commentary

PSA 8 - frequently asked

PSA 7 commentary

PSA 7 - frequently asked

PSA 6 commentary

PSA 6 - frequently asked

Related

Printings of Volcarona

Indices containing this card

Parent set

Behind the scenes

Population & rarity

Relative valuation vs. index

Behind the scenes

Population & rarity

Relative valuation vs. index