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Torchic

Ruby & Sapphire 73/109 • common

Set: Ruby & Sapphire
Number: 73/109
Rarity: Common
Released: 2003
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.98
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$0.98market price via TCGplayer · Oct 6, 2026$0.93 – $1.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This fire-type card from the Ruby & Sapphire set represents an early entry for this specific creature in the trading card game. As a common rarity, it serves as a foundational piece for collectors interested in the initial appearances of these characters within this particular series.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyPeck10

Cost: fire energy colorless energyFireworks30

Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Torchic.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Torchic card (73/109) was released in 2003 as part of the EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion, which marked a significant turning point in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was the first to be produced by The Pokémon Company International after the license transitioned from Wizards of the Coast, introducing the 'EX' game mechanic and a refreshed card design that aligned with the third generation of video games on the Game Boy Advance.

The artwork for this specific common card was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, who captured Torchic in a modest, early-stage pose that reflected the character's status as a starter Pokémon. As a staple of the set, the card served as an accessible entry point for players exploring the Hoenn region's new generation of creatures, prioritizing a clean, minimalist aesthetic that became characteristic of the transition into the EX era.

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About

About Torchic

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