Torchic ★

Team Rocket Returns 108/109 • holo-rare

Set: Team Rocket Returns
Number: 108/109
Rarity: Rare Holo Star
Released: 2004
Energy type: fire energy
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $1,969.69
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

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What it's worth

$1,969.69market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$330.00 – $1,969.69 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This fire-type Torchic stands out for its high status as a Rare Holo Star card. Collectors value this particular piece for its inclusion in a specialized set, where its rarity makes it a prized addition for those seeking to complete their collection.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasicStar

Cost: fire energyFireworks20

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

Cost: fire energy fire energySpring Back20+

If your opponent has only 1 Prize card left, this attack does 20 damage plus 50 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

You can't have more than 1 Pokémon Star in your deck.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Torchic Gold Star card was released in 2004 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game set Team Rocket Returns. This card is a notable example of the Gold Star series, a line introduced in the EX era characterized by artwork where the Pokémon appears in a shiny, off-color variant, distinguished by a gold star symbol next to the card name. The set itself was designed to revisit the aesthetic of the original Team Rocket expansion, blending nostalgia with the updated mechanics of the EX series.

The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda, who utilized a unique style that placed the shimmering Torchic against a minimalist, reflective background. These cards were notoriously difficult to pull from booster packs, appearing with significantly lower frequency than standard holographic cards. Because of this extreme scarcity and the aesthetic appeal of the alternate-color creature design, the card became a highly sought-after centerpiece for collectors focused on the EX era.

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